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# Norfolk Tank Museum

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## Posts

- [Machine Guns](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/machine-guns/)
- [WW2 British Radio's](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/ww2-british-radios/)
- [Armoured vehicles](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/armoured-vehicles/)
- [American Radio's](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/american-radios/)
- [Larkspur Radio's](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/larkspur-radios/)
- [Russian Radio's](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/russian-radios/)
- [British Radio's](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/british-radios/)
- [About Us](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/about-us/)
- [Collection](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/test/)
- [BRITISH](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/british/)
- [Russian](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/russian/)
- [Small Arms](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/small-arms/)
- [SWEDEN](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/sweden/)
- [Rifle](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/rifle/)
- [Assault Rifle](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/assault-rifle/)
- [Light Machine Gun](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/light-machine-gun/)
- [Medium Machine Gun](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/medium-machine-gun/)
- [Sub Machine Gun](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/sub-machine-gun/)
- [Anti-Tank weapons](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/anti-tank-weapons/)
- [Pistols](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uncategorized/pistols/)

## Pages

- [Welcome to the Norfolk Tank Museum we are open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/) - Norfolk Tank Museum houses a collection of military vehicles, weapons militaria from 20th Century and Cold War The collection is maintained in working condition
- [ACCESSIBILITY](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/accessibility/) - ACCESSIBILITY – Easy Read Guide ⭐ Before You Visit • You can get help booking tickets or talking about your access needs. • The museum is quieter in the mornings and late afternoons. • Some areas may have bright lights or crowds. • Some events may be noisy. • Armourfest
- [Opening Times](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/opening-times-admission-costs/) - Days of week Opening Hours Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00 Thursday 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 Monday, Friday & Saturday Closed Season:Open weekly February to 21st December. Museum Entrance Fees * Adults £9.50 One child free with every paying Adult (under 12 ) Free Extra Children under 12 £5.00 Older
- [Tea Room](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/tea-room/)
- [Tank Experiences](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/tank-experiences/) - The Norfolk Tank Museum offers an exclusive programme of Tank Experiences, available from May to October. Designed for enthusiasts and newcomers alike, these sessions provide privileged access to our historic collection and expert team. Exclusive Museum Access. Each experience begins with a concise health and safety briefing, followed by a private, guided tour of
- [Stalwart  H.M.L.C. FV620](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/stalwart-h-m-l-c-fv630/) - The Stalwart H.M.L.C. (High Mobility Load Carrier) FV620 Mk 1 first entered service in 1960 and was manufactured by Alvis in the UK ENGINE The Stalwart is fitted with a Rolls Royce B81 Mk 8 B 8 cylinder 6.2 litre water cooled petrol engine producing 220bhp at 3750rpm coupled to a five speed manual gearbox,
- [About Us](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/about-us/) - The Norfolk Tank Museum is located at Forncett St Peter, NR16 1HZ two miles from Long Stratton on the A140 Norwich to Ipswich road. From Long Stratton turn onto Swan Lane and follow the road out of the village for 2 miles until you come to a railway bridge over the road. We are immediately West of
- [Mk IV Tank - Deborah II](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/mk-iv-tank-deborah-ii/) - Deborah II at the Norfolk Tank Museum is a reproduction of the original Mk IV tank Deborah which was knocked out of action at The Battle of Cambrai on 20th November 1917. Deborah was a Mark IV Female of 12 Section, 12th Company, D Battalion. Deborah was in the second wave of the attack, tasked
- [How to find us](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/how-to-find-us/) - The Norfolk Tank Museum is located in the heart of South Norfolk at Forncett St Peter, NR16 1HZ Approximately 10 miles from Diss and 12 miles from Norwich. Traveling on the A140, to Long Stratton. At Long Stratton turn onto Swan Lane and follow the road out of the village for 2 miles, until you come to a
- [Volunteering - 'Run by volunteers, without volunteers we cannot run'](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/volunteering/) - Norfolk Tank Museum has no paid employees, every one of our team is a volunteer. We are always looking for new volunteers to help expand our team and improve the museum. Whether you'd like to volunteer, or know someone who might be interested please contact us. If you are retired and miss being part of
- [Contact Us](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/contact-us/) - We’re happy to help! If you have a general enquiry, please email: info@norfolktankmuseum.co.uk If you do not have email access, please call 01508 532650 for visitor enquiries or 07703337714 for business enquiries, or send a letter: Norfolk Tank MuseumStation RoadForncett St PeterNorwichNorfolkNR16 1HZ Please note emails and phone lines are only monitored during opening hours.
- [Walker Bulldog M41 Light Tank](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/walker-bulldog-m41-light-tank/) - The M41 was a development of the T37 experimental tank and designed to replace the WW2 M24 Chaffee, which gave good service during the war but its armament was found to fall short of expectations when used against the later versions of enemy tanks. The M41 underwent trials in 1949 and in 1950 the contract
- [Centurion AVRE FV4003](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/centurion-avre/) - The Centurion AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) FV4003 was designed as a replacement for the Churchill VII AVRE, and first entered service in 1962. 02 BA 58 served with the Royal Engineers from 1962 – 1997 and has now been returned by the museum to 1970’s Cold war era standards. 02 BA 58 was the very first centurion MBT
- [ FV180 Combat Engineer Tractor](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/fv180-combat-engineer-tractor/) - The Combat Engineer Tractor or more commonly known as the CET. The CET is a tracked lightly armoured amphibious vehicle fitted with a large bucket for earthworks such as bridge preparation, digging vehicle-fighting pits, constructing earthen barriers, repairing roads, recovery of disabled vehicles from water and other obstacles, preparing riverbanks for vehicle crossings and clearing
- [Collections](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/collections/) - British Armour Mk IV tank Deborah II, a reproduction of the original Deborah which was knocked out of action at the Battle of Cambrai on 20th November 1917. Deborah II was built for the Guy Martin TV documentary "GUY MARTIN WW1 TANK". 3-Ton Crossley Halftrack, built in 1926. In 1925, following The Great War, the
- [Snow Trac](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/snow-trac/) - A Swedish designer Lars Larsson working for AB Westeråsmaskiner, designed the Snow Trac originally for him and his Brother to go on fishing trips in the winter. AB Westeråsmaskiner put his snow vehicle into production in 1957, with its unique steering mechanism called a variator that allows the steering of a tracked vehicle to use
- [ZPU 4 Aircraft Gun](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/zpu-4-aircraft-gun/) - The ZPU range of anti-aircraft guns is a family of towed Anti Aircraft guns developed in 1945 at the end of the Second World War, entering into service in 1949. the ZPU range of Anti Aircraft guns mounts the KPV-14.5 heavy machine gun firing the Soviet-designed 14.5×114mm-caliber round each gun is capable of firing up
- [FV 434](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/fv-434/) - FV434 ARMOURED REPAIR VEHICLE Used by the R.E.M.E. (Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers) since the 1960’s the FV434 is part of the FV430 family and is still in service today but will soon to be phased out. Its primary role is the repair of damaged and disabled fighting vehicles as its 3 ton Hiab crane makes
- [Saracen APC FV603](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/saracen-armoured-personal-carrier-fv603/) - Built by Alvis the FV603 Saracen is a 6 wheeled armoured personnel carrier particularly recognisable as a result of its use by the British Army in Northern Ireland. Most models were fitted with a small turret on the roof carrying a .30 cal Browning machine gun. A .303 Bren gun could be mounted on an
- [FV432 APC](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/fv432-apc/) - Norfolk Tank Museum acquired the FV432 APC (Armoured Personal Carrier) in 2008. We can find very little information about her service history with the British Army as the previous owner has lost the vehicle registration. FV432 APC first entered service in 1962 and was manufactured in the UK by GKN. ARMAMENT 7.62mm GPMG (General Purpose Machine
- [Centurion Mk 13 FV4017](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/centurion-mk-13-fv4017/) - 09 BB 33 was originally manufactured in in 1957 as a Mk 8 with a redesigned turret front and roof to accommodate the resilient gun mount and a new commanders cupola, the cupola had the facility of contra-rotation to assist in target acquisition by enabling the commander to lay the gun on a target without interrupting his
- [Terms & Conditions](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/terms-conditions/) - Terms and Conditions for Norfolk Tank Experience:Norfolk Tank Museum Experience vouchers do not have a value stated on them. They entitle the holders to the experience stated on them. All Norfolk Tank Museum vouchers ('Vouchers'), carry a unique serial number which must be quoted when dealing with Norfolk Tank Museum. Vouchers must be kept safely
- [Support us](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/support-us-2/) - The Norfolk Tank Museum is a small, independent, volunteer-run museum which became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2018, in 2023 the museum started working to Museum Accreditation, a national benchmark standard for museums. The museum is managed and run by a dedicated team of volunteers. The Norfolk Tank Museum doesn’t receive any government funding and relies on
- [Shop](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/shop/)
- [Saladin Armoured Car FV 601](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/saladin-armoured-car-fv-601/) - Saladin Armoured Car 01 CC 69 We have little detailed information about her service history with the British Army but we believe she served in the Middle East in the 1960’s and 70’s and according to some of the vehicle modifications would have served in Northern Ireland. Saladin 01 CC 69 was manufactured by Alvis in
- [Gift Shop](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/gift-shop/)
- [Armourfest 2023 Programme](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/armourfest-program/) - Saturday (No Loud Bangs and Flashes) 09:30 Run What You Bring! (RWYB) 10:00 TANK PEN OPEN, come and see our arena vehicles in ‘the pits’ and talk to their drivers and mechanics! 10:30 Scouting Around with a Fox and some Ferrets! 11:00 The NTM Show of Strength - AEC Militant Power A lifting demonstration with
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- [Event Organizers](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event-organizers/) - [event_organizers]
- [Submit Venue Form](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/submit-venue-form/) - [submit_venue_form]
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- [Event Venues](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event-venues/) - [event_venues]
- [Links](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/links/) - Planning a visit to Norfolk get more ideas here Norwich Travel Guide Local B & Bs The Chestnuts B & B Located in the village of Tharston near Long Stratton, set back off the road but just five minutes from the A140 and 1.4 miles from the Museum. Prices start from £80 double £50 single per night
- [<strong>Reception Set R109</strong>](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/reception-set-r109/) - Reception Set 109, a general purpose receivers for ground and vehicle stations used in conjunction with the radio transmitter WS 76. The set R-109 is an eight-valve superheterodyne radio, designed for R.T. or C.W. reception. The wireless set, a loudspeaker and vibrator power-pack are built in one metal case, which also contains a set of
- [Wireless Set No. 52](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/wireless-set-no-52/) - Wireless Set No. 52 was developed in 1943 as a medium range vehicle or base station transceiver. It was a development from the British / Canadian manufacture WS No.9. WS52 was solely manufactured in Canada. Frequency range 1.75 to 16 MHz with a range of 40 miles using RT and 100 miles using a 16ft
- [Wireless Set No. 38](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/wireless-set-no-38/) - Wireless Set No. 38 was developed in 1942 as a short range infantry manpack. Frequency range 7.4-9.2MHz. with a range of 1 mile using a 12ft rod. for Infantry patrols or infantry tank communications. Although early versions had no junction box, a very early revision introduced it. Possibly for ease of body worn installation This
- [R-107  Transceiver](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/r-107-transceiver/) - Russian R-107 man-pack Transceiver first entered service in the mid to late 1960’s, which operates with in a frequency range of of 20 - 52 MHz, the R107 uses two bands, Band One is 20-36 MHz and Band Two is 36-52 MHZ, capable of continuous tuning or four preset frequencies. The R107 can be used
- [Wireless Set No. 88](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/wireless-set-no-88/) - Wireless Set No. 88 was developed in the late 1940's to replacement for the No. 38 set. Wireless Set No. 88 was the first British developed tactical VHF-FM Radio set, Light weight Manpack Transceiver. An amazing feat of engineering to fit 14 Tubes into such a small space. It's primary use was for short range
- [Wireless Set 18](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/wireless-set-18/) - The Wireless set No. 18 and its later incarnation No. 68 were short range manpack radios. Originally designed as the wireless set No.8 the steel frame made that set uncomfortably heavy for operators and carriers. Although its 1930s predecessor, type 53 was even heavier. The lightweight 18 set was a real improvement in terms of
- [Racal VRM5080 Tank Radio](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/racal-vrm5080-tank-radio/) - Racal VRM-5080 is a 50 Watt VHF FM Radio Transceiver designed for installation in armoured and soft-skin vehicles. The radio covers the 30 to 76 MHz frequency. fitted with integrated control / keyboard unit with a built in Red LED readout display.The radio incorporates a built-in test sequence which automatically checks transceiver performance and displays
- [RT-196/PRC-6 ("Handie Talkie")](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/rt-196-prc-6-handie-talkie/)
- [AN/GRC-9 Radio Set ("Angry Nine")](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/an-grc-9-radio-set-angry-nine/)
- [Wireless Set No.19](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/wireless-set-no-19/) - The Wireless Set No. 19 was developed in the early 1940’s as a compact transceiver to be fitted in tanks and other Vehicles. It superseded the Wireless set No 11, designed and built by Ekco radio in Southend. The WS19 was designed by PYE and along with the WS18 were the first products of what
- [Larkspur C42 / C45](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/larkspur-c42/) - C42 / 45 station radio was developed for radio communication in Tanks and soft skin vehicles, designed to replace the war time Wireless Set No. 19. C42 and C45 differed only the frequency ranges. C42 covered the low VHF range and the C45 cover the high HF range. The station comprises transceiver incorporating a crew
- [C13 Vehicle HF transceiver](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/c13-vehicle-hf-transceiver/)
- [B45 / B47 & B48 Vehicle Radio](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/b45-b47-b48-vehicle-radio/)
- [A41 / A42 Manpack Radio](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/a41-a42-manpack-radio/)
- [R-123 Russian Tank Radio](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/r-123-russian-tank-radio/) - The Russian R - 123m vehicle mounted radio was commonly fitted to armoured vehicles like the T55, BMP and BDRM also used in a Varity of soft skin vehicles like the GAZ 69. The R-123m was designed to operate as a non coded radio or coded with the T-219 device phonic radio communication on tactical
- [P-126 Receiver/Transmitter](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/p-126-receiver-transmitter/) - Russian P-126 is a small short range VHF FM transceiver. entering service in the early 1960's manufactured of light weight rugged construction. Battery operated manpack radio for short range Platoon to Company communications, with a range of 2 to 4 Km. Comes in two versions, crystal controlled and continuous tune.The crystal controlled version has three
- [R-105 Backpack Field Radio](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/r-105-backpack-field-radio/) - Russian R-105M Portable Field Radio Transceiver first entered service in the early 1950's. Because of its rugged reliability and the Bakelite case lasted well under field use, it was exported all over the world, The sets can appear as manpack equipment or vehicle-mounted with a 50-watt YM-2 Amplifier to extend its range. There are four
- [Types of Ammunition](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/types-of-ammunition/) - Armoured-piecing round Armour-piecing rounds were developed in the 1860s to defeat armoured plate and were originally used by the Navy. At the end of the First World War the army started using armour-piecing rounds for Anti-tank operations. The Armour-piecing round must be able to withstand the shock wave of punching through armoured plate without disintegrating,
- [Lewis automatic machine gun](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/lewis-automatic-machine-gun/) - The Lewis automatic machine gun was invented by U.S. Army colonel Isaac Newton Lewis in 1911 after rejection from the United Stated Army, Isaac moved to Belgium in 1913 where he established the Armes Automatique Lewis company in Liège. to facilitate commercial production of the gun, Lewis had been working closely with British arms manufacturer
- [SUPPORT US](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/support-us/) - The Norfolk Tank Museum is a registered charity and independent Museum. As a not for profit organisation, all surplus income is reinvested in the Norfolk Tank Museum. Volunteering, and Patreon: The Norfolk Tank Museum could not operate without the army of volunteers, and contribution made by PARTONS.
- [Submissions](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/submissions/) - [RM_Front_Submissions]
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- [Clansman Radio's](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/clansman-radios/) - Clansman is the name of a combat net radio system (CNR) used by the British Army from 1976 to the early 2000's when it was replaced by Bowman communication system. The Clansman project was the last wholly British range of military radios. Planned in the 1960's by the MOD, using technology developed by the Signals Research & Development Establishment. Clansman
- [UK/PRC-350](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uk-prc-350/) - The UK/PRC-350 replaced the Larkspur station radio A40 from 1976 and was issued to infantry and Royal Marines at platoon level with a range of up to 5 Kilometres and only weighing 3.3kg. It could be used with various batteries including a 19.5V dry battery, 14V NiCad rechargeable and a 12 x C cell battery
- [Radio Collection](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/radiocollection/) - The Radio Group aim's to provide an exhibition of military radio equipment from the last century and also an operational amateur radio station. We have working examples of World War 2 interception receivers and examples of famous radios such as the RAF R1155 / T1154 and the Wireless set 18 and 19, together with examples
- [Radios](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/radios/)
- [UK/PRC-320](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uk-prc-320/) - The UK/PRC-320 is a medium power HF manpack issued to front line British forces and cadet units from 1976 until at least 2008 replacing Larkspur A14. The set was manufactured by Plessey at Ilford from 1976 to 1984 and provided front line troops with communications beyond horizon range. The set can be carried as a
- [UK/VRC-321 and -322](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uk-vrc-321-and-322/) - The UK/VRC-321 replaced both the C11 and C13 front line HF stations and the D11/D13 long range truck mounted station, in the latter case being issued with a 250 watt output amplifier and being called UK/VRC-322. The UK/VRC-321 is a mobile HF radio providing communications beyond horizon range for vehicles and if dismounted for fixed
- [UK/VRC-353](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uk-vrc-353/) - The UK/VRC-353 is a high power mobile VHF set which replaced the C42 and C45 Larkspur radios in armoured vehicles and Landrovers. FFR (Fitted For Radio) Ranges of up to 50 miles are possible with elevated antennas in good locations. The VRC 353 has full remote and repeater facilities when used standalone, and can be
- [UK/PRC-351 and 352](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uk-prc-351-and-352/) - The 4 watt UK/PRC-351 replaced the Larkspur stations radio A41 and A42 from 1976 and was issued to infantry and Royal Marines at platoon or company level. The UK/PRC-352 added a 20 watt amplifier and could be used either as a man pack or as a clip in vehicle set replacing Larkspur sets B47 and
- [UK/PRC-349](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/uk-prc-349/) - The UK/PRC-349 was the smallest and lightest of the Clansman VHF radios and could be carried in a pouch without requiring a dedicated backpack. It was usually used with a throat microphone and a flexible rubber whip antenna. The 349 is more modern than the 350 and 351 and seems to have largely filled the
- [Ordnance QF 6-pounder](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/ordnance-qf-6-pounder/) - The quick-fire ( QF ) 6-pounder entered service in 1942 to replace the 2-pounder, although the design had been started before the war, production was paused with the fall of France, and the massive lost of equipment after the evacuation from Dunkirk, with the threat of a German invasion we were still tooled to make
- [LEE ENFIELD](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/lee-enfield/) - The rifle Lee-Enfield .303″ was adopted on the 11th November 1895 it differed from the Lee-Metford mainly in the improved design of the rifling that suited the propellant change from “black powder” to “cordite”, a much faster burning powder that quickly wore away the Metford segmental Rifling, Enfield rifling has 5 grooves where as Metford
- [LEE METFORD](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/lee-metford/) - RIFLE .303” LEE-METFORD, replaced the Martini-Henry rifle in 1888 after 9 years of development and trials. Two major recommendations had been made concerning future firearms for the services by the committee on small arms. The new rifle to replace the Martini should have the Lee bolt action and the lee vertical box magazine. The calibre
- [BREN LIGHT MACHINE GUN](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/bren-light-machine-gun/) - THE GUN .303” BREN, LIGHT MACHINE GUN. Without any shadow of doubt, the Bren has to be the finest light machine gun ever made. It was developed from the Czechoslovakian series of ZB guns, which enjoyed widespread sales around the world from 1924 onwards and were widely used by the Germans during WW2. The first gun trialled by
- [CVRT Scorpion FV101](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/cvrt-scorpion-fv101/) - Norfolk Tank Museum acquired the CVRT Scorpion in 2006. Manufactured by Alvis the Scorpion C.V.R.T (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked) was the lead vehicle of the fire support type in the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance group. Introduced into the British Army in 1973 it served until 1994 during which time over 3000 were produced , the vehicle was
- [Chieftain MBT Mk 2/3 FV4201](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/chieftain-mbt-mk-23-fv4201/) - Chieftain MBT (Main Battle Tank) MK 2/3 FV 4201 02 EB 05 was originally built by Vickers Armstrong, at their Elswick works in Newcastle as a FV4201 Chieftain MBT (Main Battle Tank) Mk2. It would be rebuilt into Mk2XY, Mk 6 and Mk 9 standard during its service life. We know it went on to become
- [Crossley Kégresse Half-track](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/crossley-kegresse-half-track/) - The Norfolk Tank Museum is very proud to take ownership of what is believed to be the only surviving example of a 3Ton Crossley Halftrack, built in 1926. The Crossley was originally restored by an enthusiast, Ian Simpson, who had rescued it from a scrap dealer. Sadly, Ian passed away in 1994 before completing the
- [Mauser Rifle](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/mauser-rifle/) - The Mauser rifle was designed by two brothers Peter Paul and Wilhelm Mauser in the 1870’s with the production of several models before the German Army finally adopted the model 98 being called the Gewehr 98 abbreviated to GEW 98 in 7.92mm calibre and built in five shot magazine The 98 system consists of a
- [Centurion ARV FV4006](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/centurion-arv-fv4006/) - Centurion ARV Mk2 (Armoured Recovery Vehicle) FV 4006 was introduced, after extensive trials, in 1956. The Mk1 ARV was simple tug vehicle converted from earlier versions of gun tanks. The Mark 2 was mostly newly built as an ARV. The Centurion ARV consisted of a basic tank hull with a box superstructure in place of
- [Types of Armour](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/types-of-armour/) - Armoured Plate The First world tanks and early tank production used Armoured plate steel which is carbonised by heating the steel in the presence of carbon (usually charcoal) for long durations (often several weeks), this allowed the carbon to be absorbed into the surface of the steel plate to depths of up to 20 thousandths
- [Webley Revolver](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/webley-revolver/) - The Great War saw Britain and her allies armed with revolvers rather than the self loading pistol such as the Luger. In the dreadful conditions of trench warfare, the revolver was more reliable in almost every respect than the SLP. The rugged Webley in .455” was a hinged frame, self-extracting revolver that fired a man
- [VICKERS MACHINE GUN](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/vickers-machine-gun/) - GUN, MEDIUM, VICKERS .303”. The Grand Old lady of No-Mans Land. Without doubt, the finest medium machine gun ever made by anyone. Sustained fire that does exactly that. Water cooled, feeding belted .303” ammunition from canvas belts holding 250 rounds, this gun had a rate of fire of 10,000 rounds per hour, day upon day,
- [THORNEYCROFT MIGHTY ANTAR](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/thorneycroft-mighty-antar/) - The Thorneycroft ANTAR was designed in the 1940s and the Mk 1 first entered service in 1951. The name Antar was intended as a flattering gesture to the primary customer for the vehicle, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. “Antar Ibn Shadded” was a pre-Islamic poet-warrior. Mighty Antar was the standard tank transporter for the British Army
- [School Visits](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/school-visits/) - School/educational visits, must be booked in advance so that we are aware of your visit and any access requirements you may have. Knowing you are coming also allows us to send you important information regarding our site. Contact the museum on 01508 532650 or s.machaye@sky.com to discuss your requirements and we will do our best
- [SABRE C.V.R. T](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/sabre-c-v-r-t/) - The Sabre CVRT (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)) is really a bit of a Hybrid being the turret of a Fox CVRT grafted on to the hull of a Scorpion CVRT. The concept behind the hybridization was to solve some of the stability issues experienced with the FV107 Fox by creating a lower profile. The Sabre
- [Nissen Hut](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/nissen-hut/) - Designed during WW1 by Major Peter Norman Nissen RE and put into production in August 1916. Over 100,000 were produced during the conflict and it was extensively used throughout WW1 and WW2. Nissen was awarded the DSO for his efforts. This cheap, quickly built and multi-purpose building was made from curved sheets of corrugated steel
- [Pearson Mine Plough](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/pearson-mine-plough/) - This is a tank mounted ploughing device mounted on the front of the vehicle and used to clear a path through a minefield by digging up the buried ordinance and pushing it to one side or turning it over. The French were the first to experiment with the idea at the end of WW1 by
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- [EVENTS](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/events/) - For more information about our events or to organise an event with us please email us at info@norfolktakmuseum.co.uk. March April 31st Museum Re-Opens for 2018 31st Easter Egg Hunt 21st & 22nd Model Tank Fest. May June Saturday 11th August MILITARY VEHICLE WEEKEND, (Day 1), OUR BIGGEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR!!! TANKS MILITARY VEHICLES and LAND ROVERS, LIVING HISTORY GROUPS, AIR
- [CVRT Sultan FV105](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/cvrt-sultan-fv105/) - The CVRT Sultan, 92 KB 20, entered service in the early 1970’s as a direct replacement for the Saracen Command Vehicle as it offered increased speed and agility. Our vehicle was used by the Royal Engineers bomb disposal unit in the first Gulf war, in 1991. Being fitted with a higher roof than other APC
- [SMLE](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/smle/) - SMLE (short Magazine Lee Enfield) This rifle is the Short magazine Lee-Enfield .303″ or “Smellie” as it was affectionally known. This SMLE was intended to replace all the long rifles and short carbines with one weapon. Charger loading enabled the magazine to be filled with 2 chargers of 5 rounds each, thus allowing 10 rounds
- [STEN MACHINE CARBINE](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/sten-machine-carbine/) - STEN MACHINE CARBINE 9MM. Britain entered the Second World War without any form of machine carbine (sub machine gun is an American title). It soon became clear that we needed a small, pistol calibre automatic carbine to counter the rapid firing German MP38 and MP40. We bought Thompson guns from America as a stop gap.
- [STIRLING MACHINE CARBINE](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/stirling-machine-carbine/) - THE PATCHETT/STERLING C1 MACHINE CARBINE, 9mm x19. During the Second Would War, generally, our Navy used the Lanchester while the Army used the Sten. In the cold light of day, the Stenappeared crude in manufacture but as we have seen, it proved to be a War winning weapon for not only us but for the
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- [SA-13 Gopher](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/sa-13-gopher/) - The SA-13 Gopher (ZRK-BD Strela-10) consists of four ready-to fire solid fuel, short-range low altitude, infrared guided Surface to air missiles. The SA-13 incorporates the range-only HAT BOX radar system which provides the operator with the targets range to prevent wastage of missiles outside the effective range of the system. The HAT BOX circular parabolic
- [SA-9 Gaskin](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/sa-9-gaskin/) - SA-9 Gaskin is a short range, low altitude self-propelled SAM carrying system based on the BRDM-2 amphibious chassis. The vehicle carries four SA-9 SAM launchers on a revolving mount in place of the machine gun turret. The missiles are usually fired in pairs to increase the kill probability. The driver and commander both have infra-red
- [NO 5 ‘JUNGLE CARBINE’](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/no-5-jungle-carbine/) - RIFLE, LEE-ENFIELD NO. 5 .303” Commonly referred to as the “jungle carbine” this was developed to meet the need in the Far East for a shorter, lighter arm, because everything required to fight and survive was carried by the soldier rather than being brought forward by battalion transport, as it might have been in
- [SA80](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/sa80/) - RIFLE 5.56MM (223”) L85 A1 KNOWN AS THE SA 80 IN POLITE CIRCLES is the current (2006) issue to the British Forces. Well, somebody had to make a disaster, but that it was manufactured at the Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield and later at R.O.F. Nottingham can only be seen as a disaster for the British Forces.
- [No.4 Lee Enfield](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/no-4-lee-enfield/) - The rifle S.M.L.E mentioned previously had a major failing in that it was designed and made before mass production as it was hand assembled by skilled craftsmen. The dreadful losses of the Great War was a major stumbling block for those tasked with the job of replacing not only soldiers, but the kit which they
- [Martini-Henry .577/450](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/martini-henry-577450/) - The Martini-Henry was a breech-loading, single-shot, lever-actuated rifle adopted by the British Army, combining the dropping-block action first developed by Henry O. Peabody (in his Peabody rifle) and improved by the Swiss designer Friedrich von Martini, whose work in bringing the cocking and striker mechanism all within the receiver greatly improved the operation of the rifle, this new mechanism was then combined with the polygonal
- [MG 42](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/mg-42/) - The American G.I.s called it “Hitlers Buzz Saw”, The Red Army Called it the “Linoleum Ripper” and the Germans called the MG42 “Hitlersage” or “Hitlers Bone Saw”. All of the names derived from the sound it made discharging up to 1800 rounds per minute and mowing down opposing troops like a scythe. At the outbreak
- [M1919 Browning .30 cal. Machine gun](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/m1919-browning-30-cal-machine-gun/) - The M1919 Browning is a .30 calibre machine gun which saw widespread service during WW2, The Korean war, The Vietnam war, by NATO countries until the 1990s and is still in use today in some countries. Similar in design to the larger .50 calibre M2 being of recoil operated machine gun this versatile gun was
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- [Hagglunds BV 206](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/hagglunds-bv-206/) - This particular vehicle is an ex- Swedish Army variant, complete with all its CES (complete equipment schedule) e.g. pick axe, shovels and tow ropes. The BV 206 was designed to work in some of the most hazardous conditions, particularly in the mountainous regions of Sweden where any normal vehicle would have failed. It is fully
- [L1A1 SELF LOADING RIFLE (SLR)](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/l1a1-self-loading-rifle-slr/) - RIFLE 7.62MM. L.I.A.I. COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE S.L.R. (SELF LOADING RIFLE). Since the end of the Second World War, many countries around the world had adopted some form of self-loading rifle for general service. This means that once an initial round of ammunition had been fed into the chamber of the barrel, firing that round
- [L5 pack howitzer 105mm](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/l5-pack-howitzer-105mm/) - 105mm PAK Howitzer Originally designed by the Italians and designated OTO Melara 105mm for use by their Alpini brigades this gun was designed to broken down into 12 light manageable components that could be carried by mules into the mountains. The 105mm pack howitzer was adopted by the British army as a light gun from
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- [German sFH 18, 150 mm Howitzer](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/german-sfh-18-150-mm-howitzer/) - The 15 cm schwere Feldhaubitze 18 or sFH 18 (German: “heavy field howitzer, model 18″), nicknamed Immergrün (“Evergreen”), was the basic German division-level heavy howitzer during the Second World War, serving alongside the smaller but more numerous 10.5 cm leFH 18. It was based on the earlier, First World War-era design of the 15 cm sFH 13. Built in the early 1930’s by Adolf Hitler, shortly after coming to power,
- [LAW 66, M72, L1A1 Light Anti-Tank Weapon](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/law-66-m72-l1a1-light-anti-tank-weapon/) - The LAW 66, M72, L1A1 is a portable, one-shot, 66 mm, unguided, anti-tank weapon, firing a solid fuel propelled anti-armour rocket. Produced in America by Hesse-Eastern between 1963 and 1983 and subsequently by Nammo Raufoss AS in Norway, and at their subsidiary in Arizona USA. It replaced the M31 HEAT rifle grenade and the
- [LAW 80 Light Anti-Armour Weapon](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/law-80-light-anti-armour-weapon/) - The LAW 80 is a man portable, disposable, anti-tank weapon currently in use by the British Army. The weapon consists of an extendable launch tube with an integrated 9 mm ranging rifle and an optical 1x sight. The ranging rifle is ballistically matched to the rocket and uses a specially designed round consisting of a
- [FV721 FOX C.V.R.W](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/fv721-fox-c-v-r-w/) - FV721 C.V.R.W. (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Wheeled)) was a 4×4 armoured car introduced into the British Army as a replacement for the Ferret Scout Car and the Saladin Armoured Car. It entered service in 1973 and was withdrawn in 1993. being manufactured by ALVIS The Fox had welded Aluminium armour which would withstand medium gunfire and
- [BREN L4](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/bren-l4/) - GUN. 7.62MM, LIGHT MACHINE, L.4. This is a Bren Light Machine Gun that has been converted from .303’ to 7.62mm. (NATO), imperial size being .308”. When we went over to the Rifle 7.62mm L.I.A.I. (Self Loading Rifle) in 1957, the standardisation of calibres became vital. It would be little use to have the rifle in
- [9mm Glock](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/9mm-glock/) - Development of firearms can sometimes be held back by convention. Things rolled along, lost wax castings took the place of machined out of the block components, but, all in all most things just rolled along. Then, there was this Austrian. No previous knowledge of firearms whatsoever, he asked “Why do you do this?” Why? Why
- [Boyes Anti-Tank Rifle](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/boyes-anti-tank-rifle/) - Length, 63.5”, weight 36lbs, muzzle velocity 3,250 feet per second. It is a British complaint to moan about anything we have ever had and the Boys rifle is the perfect example. This was the soldiers dream before W.W.2, because it was a shoulder fired rifle that could stop a tank. When to everyone’s surprise, the
- [Browning M2 Machine Gun .50" cal](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/browning-m2-machine-gun-50-cal/) - Browning machine gun M2 .50 cal., HB, The Browning machine gun calibre .50 HB, M2 is a belt-fed, recoil-operated, air-cooled, crew-served machine gun. The gun is capable of single shot, as well as Full automatic fire, and operates on the short recoil principle. Designed towards the end of WW1 by John Browning it has been
- [Brandt 81mm Mortar](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/brandt-81mm-mortar/) - The Mortier Brandt Modéle 27/31 was an 81mm-caliber French mortar developed from the Stokes Mortar of World War I by the French Brandt company. The French Brandt 81mm (actually 81.4-mm/3.2-in) Mortar model 27/31 was one of the most influential mortar designs of its generation. The British army introduced the ‘Stokes’ 3 inch mortar during the second half of WW1.
- [BESA MACHINE GUN ZB-53](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/besa-machine-gun-zb-53/) - Designed in Czechoslovakia the ZB-53 was an air-cooled, belt fed machine gun which was used extensively by the British Army in WW2. Manufactured in England by B.S.A. (Birmingham Small Arms Co.) it was used mostly as a mounted machine gun for armoured vehicles and as a replacement for the water-cooled Vickers Machine Gun, it was

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## Events

- [Norfolk Military Vehicle Group Rally 20th & 21st June 2026](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event/norfolk-military-vehicle-group-rally/) - Norfolk Military Vehicle Group Rally
- [Medieval Knights and 14th century living history 23rd - 25th May 2026](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event/medieval-knights-and-14th-century-living-history-norfolk-tank-museum/) - Discover military history through live combat reenactments, vehicle displays, and expertise from passionate volunteers. Event for all ages.
- [Saturday 4th April Annual Easter Egg Hunt](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event/annual-easter-egg-hunt-saturday-4th-april/) - Experience Norfolk Tank Museum’s Easter celebration featuring egg hunts, arts and crafts, vehicle rides, for a memorable family day out.
- [Norfolk Internal Combustion Engine Rally 12th April](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event/norfolk-internal-combustion-engine-rally/) - Norfolk Internal Combustion Engine Rally
- [ARMOURFEST 2026 - 15th & 16th August](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event/armoufest-2026-15th-16th-august/) - Experience the best of moving military might at Armourfest 2026! Tank displays, reenactments, live bands, and family fun await on August 15-16.
- [Halloween Special 31st October](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event/halloween-special/) - Halloween Special,Spooky BV Rides, Pumpkin Trail, Quiz Trail
- [Medieval Knights and 14th century living history 23rd - 25th May 2026](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event/medieval-knights-and-14th-century-living-history/) - ⚔️ Medieval Weekend Saturday 23rd – Monday 25th May 2026 Step back in time for an unforgettable weekend of medieval action. Watch thrilling combat displays, try on armour, and get hands‑on with replica weapons to feel the weight of history for yourself. For our younger adventurers, we have safe soft‑combat gear and plenty of space
- [Bike Rally Sunday 5th July](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event/bike-rally-sunday-5th-july/) - 🏍️ Motor Bike Rally at the Norfolk Tank Museum Engines, history, and a whole lot of horsepower Get ready for a day where classic engineering meets raw two‑wheeled excitement. The Norfolk Tank Museum is proud to host its Motor Bike Rally, bringing together riders, enthusiasts, families, and anyone who loves the unmistakable sound of a
- [Norfolk Fire Museum Display weekend. 6th & 7th June 2026](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event/norfolk-fire-museum-display-weekend/) - Join us at Norfolk Tank Museum this June for a family-friendly event featuring vintage fire tenders, military vehicles, interactive exhibits, and more!
- [1940s HANGAR DANCE 15th August](https://norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/event/1940s-hangar-dance-15th-august/) - Experience a 1940's Hangar Dance at Norfolk Tank Museum on August 15th. Enjoy vintage music, and a unique wartime atmosphere. Book your advance tickets now!

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