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WELL Bob i should say Steven superimposed it on that stug OR did you go there an sneak in to put your mark on that stug as you are crazy about them LOL
The Tank Museum acquired a new director early 2000's. His remit was to turn the place around from the few low grade bits they had to a world class museum. He has certainly done that. Funds from all over the place, Gave the WW1 machines a section of their own and much much more.I first went to the Tank Museum around 1964 - my father, who was a WWII veteran, told me quite a bit about the tanks he had seen in action in Europe & especially pointed out a Dingo armoured car - he'd been wounded when his ran over a mine! I've been back many times & it has changed a lot over the years. Much more professional!
Dave
Don’t think Bovington has an Skdfz 222? Might be wrong though.I worked at Bovington. I had free access to the tank museum - I mean! What a perk! Used to spend my time in search of Grubers 'little tank'. Never did find it but spent many an enjoyable time wandering around. The highlight for me was the sectioned tank. Split right down the middle so you could walk through it front to back!! Impressive.
Trouble was, and I regret now, was not actually appreciating it!!!
My access was free as my dad was DSgt at the JLR across the road, also got into the garrison open days for free and was meant to get a go on the simulator but it never happened.I worked at Bovington. I had free access to the tank museum - I mean! What a perk! Used to spend my time in search of Grubers 'little tank'. Never did find it but spent many an enjoyable time wandering around. The highlight for me was the sectioned tank. Split right down the middle so you could walk through it front to back!! Impressive.
Trouble was, and I regret now, was not actually appreciating it!!!
Stanley Barracks as the JLR now is, (maybe was then). Now home to the RM's and their Viking tracked amphibious unit. As well as the RN and Army schools of recruiting.My access was free as my dad was DSgt at the JLR across the road, also got into the garrison open days for free and was meant to get a go on the simulator but it never happened.
I must of spent two thirds of my summer in there.
I think it was Stanley then, JLR for AAC and RMP as far as I remember.Stanley Barracks as the JLR now is, (maybe was then). Now home to the RM's and their Viking tracked amphibious unit. As well as the RN and Army schools of recruiting.
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