Tankfest, a day out at Bovington (Updated)

Anonymous

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November 2005

Tankfest, a day out at Bovington (Updated)

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 23, 2004 5:37 PM

It was a great trip today, i had to go on my own because no one likes Tanks in my family Sad [:(]

I set out at 5.30am and got back at 8.00pm Sleepy [|)]

seeing the Tiger 1 was worth it Big Smile [:D]

I took 410 photos and took 40mins of film with three cameras hanging around my neck (it was a juggling act) Clown [:o)]

saw the Challenger 2 with all its add ons in green/black camo Looks so cool Big Smile [:D]

Challenger 2

Royal marines flyiing the flag Smile [:)]

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)

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, May 23, 2004 5:46 PM

Cool stuff Jon. Only 407 more pictures to download. Hehehe.

Eric

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Spamicus

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April 2003
From: Central Wisconsin

Posted by Spamicus on Sunday, May 23, 2004 5:49 PM

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!

Steve

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 23, 2004 6:34 PM

heres some more

a half track M16

some more of the Challenger 2

a command Warrior (its got a dummy gun)

Leopard 1

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 23, 2004 6:54 PM

Don't stop there.....

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, May 23, 2004 7:53 PM

Keep em coming Jon. Tongue [:P]

Eric

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lizardqing

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July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Sunday, May 23, 2004 7:54 PM

Well I am jealous. Nothing but airshows around here. And it is obviously much better for getting great photos at a show like that.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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buff

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December 2003
From: Montreal

Posted by buff on Sunday, May 23, 2004 8:16 PM

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!

On the bench: 1/32 Spit IXc

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 23, 2004 8:51 PM

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.

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LemonJello

Member since
February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Monday, May 24, 2004 5:46 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Captain Caveman

Royal marines flyiing the flag

Tell me more about this one. What is it? And is there a kit out of it somewhere?

A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.

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Build22

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May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Monday, May 24, 2004 5:59 AM

Great job, Captain ! Thumbs Up [tup]

Great pictures - Looks like you saw some great armor !

Jim [IMG]

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wildwilliam

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December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Monday, May 24, 2004 6:52 AM

Capt,
thanks a ton!
quite jealous. i don't know if i will ever make it to Bovington.
i had better make a trip to Aberdeen over here this summer!.

keep the pics coming, please.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 24, 2004 8:36 AM

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 Captain [4:-)]

thanks for the replys

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 24, 2004 9:03 AM

Captain Caveman! I order you to mail me all your pics for a close inspection.............please Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 24, 2004 1:05 PM

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.

Keep well.

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wipw

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January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Monday, May 24, 2004 2:18 PM

Great pics, Jon. Thanks a bunch. I don't think I'll ever get to either Bovington or Aberdeen!!

Bill ==========================================================

DML M4A2 Red Army ==========================================================

========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)

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mjohnson

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August 2003
From: PA

Posted by mjohnson on Monday, May 24, 2004 3:20 PM

Captain, thanks for the pics. Looks like it was a fun and photo oppertunity day for you.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 24, 2004 4:24 PM

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 ....

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 24, 2004 5:33 PM

NICE,i only see tanks,well,i never see tanks were im at,only airshows,but the airshows are still cool to

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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Monday, May 24, 2004 5:46 PM

Excellent photos, Jon!

I love that Tiger....

Regards, Dan

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 24, 2004 8:23 PM

about the Tiger 2 in france, the man in charge of restoring the Tiger 1 wanted to have a look to see how the cooling system fitted up to the engine, so he went over to France to see if they could show him with there Tiger 2, they wouldnt even lift the hatch on itor sell any of there hundreds of spare parts. what a complete bunch of Censored [censored]

back with more photos
a half track Jeep

Weasel

Austin Tilly

Sherman

T34

Iraqi T72

Valentine Duplex Drive

Comet (come on Tamiya make one of these Bow [bow]

)

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tigerman

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From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Monday, May 24, 2004 10:55 PM

Salivating...........I doubt I'll ever make it to Aberdeen let alone Bovington, so thanks again for the pictures.

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 4:38 AM

Thanks for the pics, i wish we had something like Bovington in NZ. real live tanks are fairly rare here. I have never seen one moving in real life(sigh) oh well, Bovington on the OE i think. Big Smile [:D]

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 9:02 AM

Thanks for all the pix!

~Brian

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buff

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December 2003
From: Montreal

Posted by buff on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 9:13 AM

I'm still trying to get the "SS"'s sorted out on Sherman suspensions. Can someone tell me which one is on the Sherman in the picture? I think its HVSS, but that just a WAG. Thanks.

On the bench: 1/32 Spit IXc

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spector822002

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December 2003
From: Southern Maine

Posted by spector822002 on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 9:13 AM

What is the deal with the french not letting him look at the engine compartment , could they not tell he wasn't some schmoe off the street ? Were they hiding some kind of military secret ? Wink [;)]

Thats just ridiculous and yet another reason to dislike the french , ( and I am part french BTW , but the swede offsets it !) Anyhow they have done an excellent job on the restore , a little tuneup and she should be almost as good as new ! Very kool ! Cool [8D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 27, 2004 8:31 PM

Heres some more photos (i had to make some room to host more)

WW1 Mk1
(The first thing you see when you go into the museum is a German soldier Censored [censored]

himself and looking at this)