A REMINDER is going out for enthusiasts to take part in a competition which has the first prize of a ride in a historic tank.
Tiger 131 is the only running Tiger I in the world and visitors travel from around the world to see the Second World War machine run at Tiger Day at the Tank Museum, Bovington. Tiger 131 was painstakingly restored over a number of years and ran for the first time in 2004.
The Tank Museum is offering people the chance to ride in Tiger 131 at a day dedicated to the model – Tiger Day XI on September 14 – by entering a special charity auction and raffle.
Two lucky winners will take their seat at Tiger Day, where nearly 4,000 visitors are expected to gather. The eBay auction winner will also receive two premium tickets for a Tiger-themed experience day, for the Sunday after Tiger Day.
All profits from the raffle and auction will go towards supporting the museum’s historic tank collection and ensuring that Tiger 131 can be kept in running order for years to come.
The raffle ends on Monday, February 25.
For more information visit tankmuseum.org
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