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The Tank Museum @TankMuseum

The official page of The Tank Museum, Bovington (UK). Home of the tank.

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The Tank Museum@TankMuseum
12 Sep 2025
Help us bring the oldest surviving King Tiger back to life.⁠ ⁠ In our most ambitious project to date - we aim to restore King Tiger V2 to running condition.⁠ ⁠ We’ll share the journey with you – even the bits that don’t go to plan!⁠ ⁠ Help us - visit tankmuseum.org/support-us/kt…
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Have you heard the news? We’re bringing the world’s oldest surviving King Tiger back to life – and we want YOU to be a part of the journey. Find out how you can be part of history — tankmuseum.org/support-us/kt…
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Want to learn more about the vehicle? Check out our latest YouTube video - youtube.com/watch?v=KY-1AGZK…

King Tiger V2 - Inside The World's Oldest Tiger II

King Tiger V2. It’s the oldest surviving King Tiger in the world. A...

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The oldest King Tiger in the world - a restoration challenge like no other - and we need YOUR help. Learn what makes King Tiger V2 so unique, discover the truth behind its design, & hear more about our plans for the restoration ahead. 📷 Watch now - youtu.be/KY-1AGZKSYY
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We’re super excited to get to work on our next restoration project! Want to learn more about the vehicle? Tune into our NEW VIDEO going live on YouTube tomorrow at 13:00 BST! tankmuseum.org/support-us/kt…
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King Tiger V2 is the oldest surviving King Tiger in the world — & the only one with the pre-production turret. We dive deeper into its story, & answer some of your most-asked questions about the vehicle in our new YouTube video — Friday at 13:00 BST. youtube.com/@thetankmuseum
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Patreon & YouTube Members get early access! Your support actively supports the preservation of real stories, rare vehicles, & military heritage. Be part of it. Join us. youtube.com/@thetankmuseum patreon.com/c/tankmuseum
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Phew, what a weekend – thanks again to all who joined us for Tiger Day, and made it such a success. Though the dust is still settling following this weekend’s action - tickets for our Spring Tiger Day, on 18 April are on sale now! tankmuseum.org/events/tiger-…
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That’s a wrap on Tiger Day! A huge thanks to all our visitors, guests, & everyone involved. A particular 'Thank you!' to all who stopped by King Tiger V2, asking questions, & donating to the project. For more information on the KTV2 fundraiser - tankmuseum.org/support-us/kt…
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It was great to have @almurray with us to kick off Tiger Day Autumn 2025!⁠ ⁠ Al joined the Wheeled Vehicle Display taking a seat in the M5A1 Stuart from the Bannister Historic Armour Collection. @ww2headquarters @WeHaveWaysPod
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The German 8.8 cm Flak gun was made to target aircraft. First used against tanks during the Spanish Civil War, its success as an anti-tank weapon in North Africa is where it finds its fame. 🧵1/2
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It was a powerful gun, but the experience of the German army led to innovation in its use. The British were married to the idea of a tank-on-tank battle, viewing AT guns as defensive tools, while the Germans were using them to wipe out British armoured forces. 🧵2/2
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Good morning, everybody! - and a huge 'Well done!' to all who correctly guessed that this photograph is of the mighty TOG II* Want to learn more about this vehicle? Check out our recent video - youtube.com/watch?v=VfhzhPJA…

Why TOG II was BETTER Than You Think

It was rejected and ridiculed for years - but TOG II is actually mu...

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Why restore the King Tiger V2? 👑🐯 It is a unique vehicle. Not only is it the oldest King Tiger tank, it’s also the only one to survive with the pre-production turret. 🧡 We need YOUR help to bring KT V2 back to life! MORE: tankmuseum.org/article/ktv2-…
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This Saturday is Tiger Day The event is now sold out, so please don't attend the museum if you haven’t pre-booked your tickets. However, there's still time to show your love for Tiger 131 at our next Tiger Day on 18 April 2026. tankmuseum.org/events/tiger-…
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Day two of the South West Model Show! Visitors are descending upon the Museum from far & wide - for the 2nd day of traders, exhibitors, live demonstrations, & more. Not able to attend today? Check out our 'What's on' page for all of our upcoming events tankmuseum.org/events
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The South West Model Show is underway Traders, exhibitors, live demonstrations, & more! Whatever scale, whatever era - from the ancients, to galaxies far, far, away - there's something for all. We're doing it all again tomorrow - come and join the fun tankmuseum.org/events/autumn…
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