Crusty Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Tankfest this year is 25th/26th June http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/events/bovevt53277 I'm going as is Hedgehog and Hoggydog, Tjay is a maybe, I believe 12Alfa is making the trip from across the pond as well, obviously we intend to meet up and have a beer or two, I'm just throwing the invite open for anyone else who might be going too and would like to join us. If you are thinking of going get your ticket now, they were turning away people who wanted to pay on the day. Also if you're staying overnight I reccomend you to get your accomodation sorted as soon as you can. Here's a few pictures I took last year to wet your appetite More pictures can be found here, http://s590.photobucket.com/user/crusty112/library/Bovington%20Tankfest%202015 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacbat Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Hmm, it's a possibility, but too early to tell yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordsmandk Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thats a bad ass challenger you have there. Totally Pimped. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Hmm, it's a possibility, but too early to tell yet. It'd be great to see you if you could make it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Thats a bad ass challenger you have there. Totally Pimped.It's in what's called theatre entry standard (TES) it's got very good protection, but it also means it's put on a bit of weight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D u k e Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Servus,one year I will make it, but not this year.It`s not a good year for tank nuts.Bahna, Tankfest and Aben Hede are on the same weekend.Have funcheersD u k e 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I maybe there, will need to check the dates against leave plans. Last year was really good! Too many world of tanks fans cramming the hall though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Too many world of tanks fans cramming the hall though. Canister ON! perhaps? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Now there's a thought!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacbat Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 It'd be great to see you if you could make it I'll likely be near Bisley around that time, so we'll see if the logistics works out for getting down to Bovington. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Servus,one year I will make it, but not this year.It`s not a good year for tank nuts.Bahna, Tankfest and Aben Hede are on the same weekend.Have funcheersD u k e will see you at ben Hede ?Tickes booked at campsite 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 We are going down on the 22nd, maybe we can travel together. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Servus,one year I will make it, but not this year.It`s not a good year for tank nuts.Bahna, Tankfest and Aben Hede are on the same weekend.Have funcheersD u k eMaybe next year Duke? I wonder if the dates always clash with Aben Hede,if so I'll just have to miss Tankfest one year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 I'll likely be near Bisley around that time, so we'll see if the logistics works out for getting down to Bovington.Don't forget to sort your ticket out before hand if you can. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 We are going down on the 22nd, maybe we can travel together.Where are you staying? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 will see you at ben Hede ?Tickes booked at campsiteI'm only slightly jealous :gun: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 I maybe there, will need to check the dates against leave plans. Last year was really good! Too many world of tanks fans cramming the hall though.It'd be good to see you CharlieB, agreed about the world of tanks fans. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacbat Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Don't forget to sort your ticket out before hand if you can.Which day would you recommend? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Either day would be good, the show schedule is normally the same both days with the possible exception of which aircraft might take part. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacbat Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 OK, which day do you guarantee that it won't rain on? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 OK, which day do you guarantee that it won't rain on? The one when its overun by WoT nutters. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjay Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I am in! But I may have to sleep under a bush. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 OK, which day do you guarantee that it won't rain on? That's a tricky one, I wouldn't want to incriminate myself with an answer seeing as this is England and it has been known to rain on occasion :clin: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 They've posted the program of what's on and when.http://www.tankmuseum.org/whats-on/bovart53479MORNING DISPLAYSTANKFEST09:00Site OpensM548 Vehicle rides commence in the arena10:30Show OpeningThe Museum Director declares the show open in style…10:35Shock & AweAn explosive start to Tankfest 2016 as three Main Battle Tanks race round the arena at full speed.Featured vehicles: Leopard 1.10:45Recovery VehiclesAn examination of the vehicles used to rescue tanks from the battlefield, from the end of World War Two to the present day.Featured vehicles: Centurion ARV, Chieftain ARV, the Challenger ARV.11:00Tank Pull ChallengeTeams of 12 go head to head in a competition to pull a Scorpion CVR(T) in the arena.12:00British ArmyThe British Army displays the latest British Army vehicles.Featured vehicles: Challenger 2, Scimitar (TBC)12:45Morning displays concludeM548 Vehicle rides commence in the arena.TANKFESTAFTERNOON DISPLAYSTANKFEST14:15Chieftain to ChallengerExamples and variants of vehicles based on Britain’s Main Battle tanks between the late 1960s to the mid 1990’s.Featured vehicles: Chieftain Wedge, Chieftain AVRE, Chieftain Bridgelayer, Chieftain S.I.D., Chieftain Mk 12 and Challenger 1.14:45Rapid ResponseA selection of vehicles designed to be swift, responsive and adapted for reconnaissance.Featured vehicles: Plastic Tank, Buffel, Lynx and Snow Cat15:00East Vs WestRussia and the USA go head-to-head in this display of Cold War era vehicles.Featured vehicles: T-59, T-72, M60 and M103.15:10In Service Post World War TwoA selection of vehicles that went into service in the aftermath of the Second World War.Featured vehicles: Comet, Centurion, T-34, Sherman “Fury”15:25100 years of The TankThe First World War Mark IV tank and current Main Battle Tank, Challenger 2 provide the contrast to show how far this British invention has come in the last century.Featured vehicles: Mark IV and Challenger 2.15:35World War Two ArmourAn impressive display of original Allied and Axis Second World War vehicles.Featured vehicles: Matilda 1, Panzer III, Tiger 131, Churchill and Stuart M316:15Battle Finale – Tunisia 1943Tiger 131 stars in this recreation of a Second World War battle set in Tunisia in 1943, loosely based on the events that saw its capture.Featured vehicles: Tiger 131, Churchill, Sherman ‘Fury’, Stuart M3 & M5.17:00Displays conclude 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 OK, which day do you guarantee that it won't rain on? Let me get my crystal ball out. *Fumbles* Bollocks. Dropped it. Sorry mate, you're down to pot luck. As to getting there from Bisley. M3, A35, turn left at Bere Regis, there. Or arrange a Saturday visit and ask Crusty very nicely. *Something about getting the train back.* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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