Military Vehicle Weekend
When? 29 Jun 2024 to 30 Jun 2024
Where? Castletown D-Day Centre - Portland
Visit Castletown D-Day Centre on the first weekend of August for a celebration of WWII military vehicles. We will be gathering together unusual vehicles used in the Second World War, including the amphibious DUKW, M3 half-track, M8 Scout Car, Jeeps and more!
Get up close and personal with these genuine wartime artefacts. Climb in the vehicles, see them driving, and handle authentic weapons!
We will also have talks on the vehicles and other military vehicle themed displays such as RC tanks.
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Castletown D-Day Centre
Admiralty Buildings,Portland,Dorset,, DT5 1BB
Tel: 01305 443 444
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