Tank Museum secures rare engine for King Tiger restoration
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 06:20 · Archive
The Tank Museum in Bovington has secured an engine and gearbox for its King Tiger V2 tank through a loan agreement with Swedish museums.
The Tank Museum in Bovington has secured vital missing parts for its King Tiger V2 tank through a loan agreement with Swedish museums. The original engine and gearbox, currently displayed at Arsenalen in Sweden, will be used to restore the tank to running condition. The components are owned by the Swedish Army Museum and are among the few remaining examples in existence.
Chris Price, CEO of The Tank Museum, said the components were crucial to the restoration ambition. 'These items are rare and highly prized – it's one of the handful we know to exist today,' he said. 'This is the news our supporters have been waiting for: the announcement that proves we can turn our ambition into reality.'
Nearly £500,000 has been raised by enthusiasts over the past year to support the restoration project. The engine and gearbox are all that survives of a King Tiger tank obtained by the Swedish government from France after World War Two. Stefan Karlsson, director of Arsenalen, said the loan highlighted 'the close international relationship between leading military museums.'
How it is being reported
- Loan agreement to help complete restoration of rare Second World War tankThe Tank Museum in Bovington secures a rare Swedish engine and gearbox loan, bringing King Tiger V2 closer to running again as restoration donations continue.Bournemouth Echo · 20 Oct, 05:00
- Loan agreement to help complete rare tank restoration at Dorset museumThe Tank Museum in Bovington secures a rare Swedish engine and gearbox loan, bringing King Tiger V2 closer to running again as restoration donations continue.Dorset Echo · 20 Oct, 05:00
In this story: The Tank Museum · Bovington · Arsenalen · Swedish Army Museum · Sweden
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