It was a great trip today, i had to go on my own because no one likes Tanks in my family [:(]
I set out at 5.30am and got back at 8.00pm[|)] seeing the Tiger 1 was worth it [:D]
I took 410 photos and took 40mins of film with three cameras hanging around my neck (it was a juggling act)[:o)]
saw the Challenger 2 with all its add ons in green/black camo Looks so cool[:D]
Challenger 2
Royal marines flyiing the flag[:)]
the one yove been waiting for
It was great to hear the Tiger, even if it was misfiring
On an other post someone said the engine came from the Tiger 2 in France, it wasn’t from the French Tiger, I was talking to a bloke from Abro and he said the French wouldn’t help at all, they wouldn’t even let them look at the cooling system on there Tiger 2. The engine was parts from the Jagdtiger, the Tiger 2 and a exhibit from bovington
Edited to make room on my web host (photos are now smaller)
I’m very jealous Jon. I spent many years in Europe, but never got to Bovington. Now it’s my dream vacation. I’m sure the wife can find something to do in England if we can get over there. Thanks for sharing some of your pics!
Equally jealous. Was this a particular show, or does they do things like this on a regular basis during the summer? I will be in the UK during all of July '05, and would love to stop by and see some tanks!
Awesome pics Jon. 390 more to go hehehehehe hope to some day make it over there even if I dont get to see them in operation I hear the museum is great.
Lemonjello there isnt a kit out of it yet, its brand new with the Royal Marines and 60% designed by them too, maybe accurate armour will bring a kit out?
its got arour protection and was used in Afghanistan (i think) i cant remember the name sorry
Buff they have little show all over the summer but there not as bis as there Tankfest, Bovington musium is in the middle of the army base and you drive past some of the test areas, and just down the road is where they take the Challengers for live firing, so you could park up and watch
wildwilliam I dont think ill ever make it to Aberdeen[4:-)]
Thanx for all the great pics. The closet we get to see tanks is if one comes past on a flatbed going for repairs. But if all goes well ill be in the uk working soon.
Thanks so much for posting pictures so we can enjoy them too. Hey, did they say if the Saumur Tiger II is still running? I could have sworn it still was …
