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Bovington Tank Fest 2010

#036
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Posted: Monday, June 28, 2010 - 11:14 PM UTC
Darren baker provides pictures of an annual event held at Bovington tank museum "Tank Fest 2010" where you can see everything from the earliest AFV to the latest and greatest military vehicles.
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 03:47 AM UTC
Thank you for getting this up Keith.
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 04:34 AM UTC
Nice pics Darren,
Especially like the Leopard C2 LOL.
cheers
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 10:50 AM UTC
Thanks Rick, I believe the Canadians may have been in error when they gave them away.
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 05:05 PM UTC
Thanks for this one Darren, great photos from the TankFest and museum. The Lanciafiamme almost makes up for the lack of a 38(t)
You captured the re-enactors well, looks like a good time was had by all.
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 05:40 PM UTC
I have referance for that if you want them James.
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Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 11:35 PM UTC
Thanks for great report Darren!
Just one thing: next time please don't forget about taking one Maschinengewehr 34 for me, ok?

Andrzej
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Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 04:02 AM UTC
I visit Bovington once or twice a month so I will see what I can do for you. Is there some specific part of the weapon you are interested in or a general overview?
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Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 06:11 AM UTC
Actually I was thinking about the gun, not its picutres

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Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 06:47 AM UTC
wanted to go to this event so bad but i only no me who finds intrest in afv and not being able to find a local club ect in my area who may organize a trip down

anyway thanks for the pics darren looks like a top day out
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Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 07:20 AM UTC
Hi Darren,
Dust adn Disel - sounds like a good day out to me.
Al
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Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 08:32 AM UTC
Alan; It was a great day out and would have been even better if I had not been doing a 12 nightshift on Friday, however there was enough going on to keep me very much awake up until I got in the car to come home.
Wayne for next years event why not post on here asking if anyone is interested in sharing petrol, I am sure someone in your area or passing through your area will jump at the chance.
Sorry Andrzej Bovington may look down on the practice of taken home the exhibits, and if they didn't I want one attached to a KT.

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Posted: Friday, July 02, 2010 - 04:25 AM UTC
Boy, that's a fantasy trip for me!
Gotta remember the time of year it happens so if the Mrs and I ever plan a trip to the UK it'll 'just happen' to be around Tank Fest time.
Thanks for the images. Do you have any of the sliced Centurion?
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Posted: Friday, July 02, 2010 - 05:11 AM UTC
Yes I have placed a walkaround of it here but it hass not been published as yet.
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Posted: Friday, July 02, 2010 - 05:50 AM UTC
Her is a taster for you.

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Posted: Friday, July 02, 2010 - 11:03 AM UTC
Awesome! Thanks, Darren. Can't wait to see the rest.
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