Hi all,
The tiger tank at Tankfest was really what the crowds turned up for including my self there are many fine exhibits running and non running at the museum, and though it did not sound to great it was a fantastic sight to see the tiger take to the arena.
I am sure i saw john on the tank when the engine decks were up after the display. I belive that even now the german running example has had a diesel engine fitted, may this could be next for 131 ??
Iam sure many can remember the 1st WW tank when it was running another great sight which has now ceased, and Bovington over the years has had some fine examplea running, matilda, tetctrac(?) RR armoured car but i belive the fact that they do not get constant use after restoration could be the reason that even the restored vehicles have high maintenance costs. I know that last due to an illness the jeep got very little use and it was a right pig to start each time, THANK GOD FOR STARTING HANDLES.
Ashley