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New Tank museum in the US in construction
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:38 pm
by lmcq11
Excellent news,
Construction of the Collings foundation museum to display the best of the late Jacques M. Littlefield Collection in under construction in Massachusetts. Building is planning to hold 85 tanks and other equipment. Will definitely have to plan a short trip in 2019. Hope that the Panther is still functional. Wife always wanted to go check the mansions and gardens in the Boston area. For those who like warplanes as well, this will be an extensive stop on the way.
http://www.collingsfoundation.org/2017/ ... kes-shape/
- Collings foundation tank museum
Regards, Louis
Re: New Tank museum in the US in construction
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:56 pm
by c.rainford73
Wow this I's most excellent news! Since I'm already in New England it would be a short trip for me.
Re: New Tank museum in the US in construction
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 1:46 pm
by Max-U52
Re: New Tank museum in the US in construction
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:37 pm
by lmcq11
Found these interesting plans on their web sites.
- Collings foundation tank museum
Re: New Tank museum in the US in construction
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:50 pm
by jackalope
We had a kick ass tank museum in the U.S., at Aberdeen proving grouds! Then they decided to close it and send the tanks ALL over the world.
DUMBASSES!
Re: New Tank museum in the US in construction
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:16 am
by c.rainford73
Sure thing
Maybe I can meet some of my friends from the forum there
Re: New Tank museum in the US in construction
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 4:08 am
by HERMAN BIX
I was fortunate to visit the full Littlefield collection in Portola back in 2013.
A lot of the intrigue was how he actually made purchases !
For sure we can crash on Mr Rainfords floor to keep costs of the visit down !!
I’m great with little kids mate, especially if I can give them back !
Best you advise Mrs R that you may at some stage be hosting a boozing yobbos convention all in the name of historical interest
Re: New Tank museum in the US in construction
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 10:38 am
by Afrikakorps
Good to see you back again Herman.
I'll start saving for the visit Carl.
Cheers
Steve
Re: New Tank museum in the US in construction
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:42 pm
by thestig
Really!?
This news is definitely An early Christmas present!
I can guarantee that a New England road trip from Pennsylvania with my better half will be planned.
Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to all of you! Stay safe and enjoy your family and friends!
Frank
Re: New Tank museum in the US in construction
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:46 pm
by tomhugill
jackalope wrote:We had a kick ass tank museum in the U.S., at Aberdeen proving grouds! Then they decided to close it and send the tanks ALL over the world.
DUMBASSES!
Wasn't that just a load of rare tanks rusting away outside? This seems much better
