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BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MHCreations Blythweb//NONSGML Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Duplex Drive Tanks of World War II, with Stuart Burgess DTSTART:20241015T130000Z DTEND:20241014T230000Z DTSTAMP:20241011T182226Z UID:20241015T130000-DuplexDriveTanksofWorldWarIIwithStuartBurgess DESCRIPTION:Following on from the U3A AGM, Stuart Burgess from Time and Tide Museum will be giving an illustrated talk about the secret amphibious tanks that were used during World War II for D-Day and river crossing operations. Stuart formerly managed Fritton Lake where the Duplex Drive Tank crews trained during 1943. The tanks were modified with canvas screens and propellers to enable them to float. Stuart will show rare photographs, military films and discuss the development of these specialised weapons and their effectiveness during the War. LOCATION:The Cut Arts Centre, Halesworth IP19 8BY ORGANIZER:The Cut Arts Centre STATUS:CONFIRMED PRIORITY:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR
Duplex Drive Tanks of World War II, with Stuart Burgess

on Tuesday, 15th October 2024
Venue: The Cut Arts Centre, Halesworth IP19 8BY link
Following on from the U3A AGM, Stuart Burgess from Time and Tide Museum will be giving an illustrated talk about the secret amphibious tanks that were used during World War II for D-Day and river crossing operations. Stuart formerly managed Fritton Lake where the Duplex Drive Tank crews trained during 1943. The tanks were
modified with canvas screens and propellers to enable them to float. Stuart will show rare photographs, military films and discuss the development of these specialised weapons and their effectiveness during the War.
Ticket Details: Ticket £4 / Halesworth U3A members FREE
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