The Tank Museum and the War Heritage Institute are sorry to announce that due to a mechanical failure, the IS-3M will no longer be joining us at TANKFEST 2024.
During pre-show testing at its Bastogne home, the almost 80 year-old vehicle suffered a clutch failure that cannot be repaired in time for the event.
“We are all disappointed and commiserate with our Belgian colleagues, who we know were as excited about attending TANKFEST this year as we were to welcome them back”, said The Tank Museum Head of Collections Chris van Schaardenburgh.
“Yet this offers us all an important reminder of the fragility of historic vehicles, and both the challenges and costs associated with keeping them running for visitors to enjoy.
“For this, all museums with living collections – including ourselves – are always grateful for your continued support.”
There will still be an unparalleled variety of armour on display at TANKFEST 2024 – including the much-anticipated return of the newly restored FV4005.
