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Tankfest 2006!, Page 3

By A J Summersgill Front Page Features|Museums and Shows |  Published: August 16, 2006 at 12:00 pm

So without further ado, we will dive into the vehicle displays, and here we see a group of vehicles from the Chieftain "family" thundering around the track.

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Included amongst the collection were a Chieftain Mk3, a Chieftain Mk10, a Chieftain ARV, a Chieftain S.L.D. and a Khalid.

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One of the weirdest vehicles was the one on the left here – a prototype "Stealth" tank with a modified hull and turret and fibrous skirts to disguise its heat signature.

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Following the Chieftains we were treated to an incredible display by the Royal Marines in a Viking BVS10, an amphibious troops carrier that had phenomenal manoeuvrability and an incredible turn of speed.

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As the Royal Marines threw the Viking over and around the track, they even demonstrated the vehicle’s ability to turn within its own length in a tight circle.

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Click here to see a video of some of the AFVs in action, including the Viking (approx 1 minute long, 9.03 MB in size).

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2 Responses to “Tankfest 2006!”


  1. 1
    Kent Brewer says:

    What an awesome display of historical armor. Beautiful clear pictures- thank you for sharing them!

  2. 2
    Talha says:

    Nice !!!!! so nice



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