This Autumn at Tiger Day, see the world’s only running Tiger I, the movie star Sherman ‘Fury’, the only running Matilda II in the Northern Hemisphere and much more!
Tiger 131
Tiger 131 is the world’s only running Tiger I tank. The impenetrable armour, powerful gun and huge size of the Tiger made it a legend in its time and struck terror into the hearts of Allied tank crews when it first appeared in 1942. Tiger 131 was the first Tiger I to be captured by the Allies, 80 years ago on 24 April 1943 in North Africa.
Watch our YouTube video: Tiger 131: Inside & Out
Kettenkrad
The Kettenkrad began life in 1939 as a lightweight air-portable tractor for use by Germany’s airborne forces, intended to tow supply trailers and small guns but moved onto being a communications vehicle. Our exhibit came into the collection in 1952 and is believed to be the one photographed in Tunisia in front of our Tiger I.
Watch our YouTube video: Tank Chats #94 | Kettenkrad and Springer
Matilda II
The Matilda II first saw action at the Battle of Arras in 1940 and was the only British tank used throughout the Second World War. In North Africa their thick armour earned them the nickname ‘Queen of the Desert.’
Watch our YouTube video: ‘Was Matilda II the BEST Tank of WWII?’
Ferret Scout Car
Built between 1952 and 1972, the Ferret Armoured Car accompanied British forces in every major post-war deployment for over 40 years. Its speed and agility makes it an iconic and widely used Scout Car.
Check out our new Tank Museum Guide to Daimler Ferret HERE.
Comet
Leyland built a total of 1186 Comets before production ceased in May 1945. They went on to serve with the British Army at home, in Germany, the Middle East and the Far East. The Comet was finally withdrawn from British service, in Hong Kong, in 1960.
Find out more about the Comet HERE.
M4A2E8 Sherman ‘Fury’
The Sherman is the most prolific tank of the Second World War and played a crucial role on all fronts, in all theatres, by all Allied armies. This Sherman came to The Tank Museum in 1985 from the Defence Academy at Shivernham, and is the star of the 2014 film ‘Fury.’
Find out more about Fury HERE
Daimler Dingo Mk2
The Dingo started out as a reconnaissance vehicle for infantry and armoured divisions and soon proved so popular that everyone wanted one. Medical officers used them to check for casualties on the battlefield while one regiment even issued a Dingo to its padre!
Find out more about the Dingo HERE
