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Virgin Experience Days Tank Driving

Virgin Experience Days Tank DrivingPostalPlantsDirect have teamed up with Virgin Experience Days to offer you a wide range of Virgin Experiences. In this Virgin Experience you have a wonderful Tank DrivingIf you have always dreamed of whizzing around in some mean military machinery then it’s time to pinch yourself because this is your chance. You will be pounding around in all sorts of different vehicles during the experience depending on which location you choose. These could include an Armoured Personnel Carrier designed to carry troops into battle the Ferret Scout Car used as a light reconnaissance vehicle and still in use today a 17-ton Self Propelled Abbot Gun the Snowcat which can operate on snow marshes or on soft desert sand or even a 55-ton Chieftain Main Battle Tank.What's includedTraining from an experienced instructor and hands-on drivingAs part of a small group you will be given a safety briefing followed by driving in up to four military vehicles depending on the location you chooseAllow 2-3 hours for your visitExperience gift pack including personalised voucher and message cardPA cover to a value of £50 000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the dayThese courses have been specially designed to give you the military driving experience of a lifetime. Steep inclines and deep hollows will test both your nerve and driving ability to the full and full driving tuition will be given in the reassuring company of the friendly and experienced instructors. Your experience will include the following:BristolSafety briefingYou will then drive four different vehicles during your experience which could include the robust 15 ton Armoured Personnel Carrier the Ferret Scout Car a 17 ton Self Propelled Abbot Gun the Snowcat or the StalwartYou and your crew will take it in turns to handle the controls as you drive through across and over any mud and water obstacles in your pathAll the driving takes place on the Mendip Hills so you get an off road track viewLeicestershireSafety briefing You will drive a Russian Armoured BRDM FV432 Armoured Personnel Carrier Bedford MJ 4X4 Troop Carrier and BV 206 Hagglunds All Terrain Vehicle You and your crew will take it in turns to handle the controls as you drive through across and over any mud and water obstacles in your pathHampshiresafety briefingYou will drive a 432 Armoured Personnel Carrier an Abbot tank and a 55 ton Chieftain Main Battle TankThen to finish the session you’ll drive either a quad bike or a standard off-road vehicle depending on the conditions on the dayPresentation of certificateNeed to knowMinimum Age: 14-18 (under 18’s need parental/guardian) consent.Minimum Height: 4'8"- 5’ (142 - 152cm)Maximum Height: 6'4”(193cm)Maximum Weight: 18 stone (114kg)Fitness/medical conditions: You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the vehicles which can be high and awkward to enter. Qualification/Experience: A full UK or European driving licence may be required at some of the venues.Seasonal winter closures may applyDress Code: Old sturdy flat weatherproof shoes and comfortable casual clothing suitable for the time of the year and weather conditions - be prepared for mud water and/or dust.The experience content equipment used and restrictions may vary according to venue.

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