Museum spokesman Nik Wyness said; “Without question, our Tanks In Action displays are a massive draw for our visitors – most of whom are on holiday in the area. But we want to see more local people sharing the excitement of our trademark display, so this August we are holding Tanks In Action on Sundays as well as on Tuesdays and Thursdays.”

Tanks In Action is a major 45 minute display of armoured fighting vehicles held in the Museum arena. This is complimented by expert commentary, pyrotechnics, and culminates with a mock battle in which the public is able to take part.

Nik said; “Tanks are a common sight on our TV screens but very few people come face to face with the real thing in their lifetimes – and this is what makes our displays of such interest to our visitors.

“Tanks are big, noisy and dirty machines and unlike other forms of military transport, such planes and boats, there is no civilian equivalent of the tank. This creates a natural curiosity and fascination.”

Between displays, the public are able to experience for themselves the thrill of riding in a tracked vehicle as it thunders around The Museum arena in a specially converted vehicle able to hold 16 at a time.

“I hope we will see more local people a The Tank Museum this summer. Not only will they thoroughly enjoy our displays, but when they purchase their admission ticket they will be able to visit The Museum at no extra cost as many times as they like for a full year.*”

Tanks In Action displays commence at noon, and can bee seen at The Tank Museum Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday in August.