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Tanks at Duxford
Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:41 pm
by Tanxalot
If you out and about near Duxford anytime, don't be put off by thinking the aircraft museum is all about planes, there is a land section with quite a large tank / military exhibition, and is well worth a look. The "tiger" lookalike from Saving Private Ryan is on display along with a great selection of WW1, WW2 and modern era stuff all in an impressive setting. I thoroughly enjoyed it, I can even say I've been in Concorde (I don't have to tell them it was on the ground do I????) LOL!!
Even been up close and personal to a Spitfire RR Merlin engine, wow what a piec of machinery!!.....I have some pics somewhere if anyone is interested.
The only down side is admission, £13 /£16 if I recall, (kids go free) which is a bit steep I admit, but if you like planes tanks WELL worth it!!
Re: Tanks at Duxford
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:26 am
by fv432
stick em on mike LOL
we all love piccies always fancied going to duxford
Re: Tanks at Duxford
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:47 am
by 971wright
I tanxalot Ive refueled a Spitfires& Huricanes from battle of britain flight also the red arrows Lightnings Hunters Vulcans Victors Hastings Shackeltons and everything they had on the front line from 1972-78.even seen Douglas Bader.
regards pete
Re: Tanks at Duxford
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:14 am
by fv432
I built a fuel tank for a 1;1 spit once is that close LOL
and before you ask matt NO IT WASNT FROM BRASS PMSL
Re: Tanks at Duxford
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:44 am
by Rivetcounter
UKTC attends shows at Duxford twice a year why not see if you can get this club at the shows this way you will not have to pay the entrance fee, I haven't done this show been threatening for a few years but never got round to it
Re: Tanks at Duxford
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:49 am
by Matdragon
fv432 wrote:
I built a fuel tank for a 1;1 spit once is that close LOL
and before you ask matt NO IT WASNT FROM BRASS PMSL
damn... you know me too well Rob!! LMFAO!!
cheers,
Matt
Re: Tanks at Duxford
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:46 pm
by Tanxalot
fv432 wrote:
stick em on mike LOL
we all love piccies always fancied going to duxford
OK Rob, try this one...
and just for you....
LOL!!!!
Re: Tanks at Duxford
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:53 pm
by fv432
nice one mike
is the Tiger the T34 based one from the likes of saving ryans privates
Re: Tanks at Duxford
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:59 pm
by Tanxalot
Hi Rob
Yep that's the very one (according to Duxford's bumph anyway) Glad you like it!!
Re: Tanks at Duxford
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:33 pm
by Rivetcounter
Yes it's a T34, the Tiger from BoB (Band of Brothers) is a T55