The Museum’s resident Hollywood film star, Sherman ‘Fury’, recently underwent major preservation works, following years of being centre stage in the live action displays.
For the first time in 12 years, the Sherman M4A2 Easy Eight, also known as ‘Fury’, has undergone major work to replace the vehicle’s wheels, shock absorbers, and springs following years of running in the Museum’s live action displays.
Duncan Masters, Workshop Manager, said: “The Sherman Fury makes a regular appearance in our live displays, including Tiger Days, TANKFEST, and Tanks in Action.
“When the 2024 show season came to an end, Fury went into our Workshop for regular maintenance. While servicing Fury, the team noticed that the bearings were worn and the rubber on the road wheels was deteriorating and they needed to be replaced.
“Finding parts for a vehicle over 80 years old is no mean feat. Using our European partners, we were able to source new old stock wheels, a part-worn suspension, and part-worn coils. Once Fury was stripped down, we then discovered we also needed rear idler wheels, which took us another four months to locate.”
The Museum’s Sherman ‘Fury’ tank is arguably the most famous exhibit at the Museum after Tiger 131, which also played a role in the Fury film.
Duncan continued: “So far, the cost of this project is around £45,000 and it has only been made possible thanks to the generous support from the Friends of The Tank Museum. The money we raise from our members enables us to be able to source and purchase the essential parts we need to keep vehicles like Fury alive for years to come.”
The Friends of The Tank Museum, which was established in 1984, play a direct role in funding conservation projects, enhancing exhibitions, and ensuring the story of the tank – and the people that served in them – is preserved for future generations.
The Sherman ‘Fury’ will be making its first running appearance since the overhaul at TANKFEST, 26-28 June 2026. To support the work of The Tank Museum and help keep armoured history alive, visit the Museum’s website to find out how to join the Friends of The Tank Museum.
