British A34 Comet Cruiser Tank - Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire, UK
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Located at the entrance to The Imperial War Museum Duxford, this British A34 Comet Cruiser Tank greets the visitor and can be seen from the road outside.
Waymark Code: WMB53G
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/06/2011
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The Comet was the first British tank similar to the German tanks' performance used during WWII. The tank became active in 1944 and was a modified version of the Cromwell tank. It has a pounder gun and can travel at 29mph.
The 11th Armoured Division in the British Army were the first to use the tank.
Further details can be read on the information panel featured in the gallery.
Location restrictions:
Opening times:
Open daily except 24, 25 and 26 December.
Summer 2011 (19 March 2011 to 29 October 2011)
10.00am - 6.00pm (Last admission 5.00pm)
Winter 2011/2012 (30 October 2011 to mid March 2012)
10.00am - 4.00pm (Last admission 3.00pm)
Admission Price: Adult (aged 16-59 years) - £16.50
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