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Tank Driving Thrill

This is a great opportunity to get behind the wheel of 17 tons of military steel - a FV432 armoured personnel carrier. With the help of supportive instructors you will soon get to grips with this mean machine. Using your new found skills you will have to tackle a tricky obstacle course with the hatches open and your head out. This is the simple part! Now its time to try the same course with hatches closed and navigating using the periscope. With your peripheral vision gone a sudden realisation of how hard this is gives the ultimate adrenaline rush.Your experience will start with an introduction and safety briefing given by the friendly instructors who will give an overview of the tank and its controls. After spending some time getting used to the tank you will be given your first test.
Negotiating a tricky tank course set in a World War II bombing range. If your confidence is running high then youll want to try it again but under more challenging conditions. Hatches down with only your periscope to guide you. Are you up to the challenge?What You Will ReceiveOn purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher - Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience and may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet - Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation
cover and full terms and conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide - A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations and contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "
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    This is a great opportunity to get behind the wheel of 17 tons of military steel
    - a FV432 armoured personnel carrier. With the help of supportive instructors you will soon get to grips with this mean machine. Using your new found skills you will have to tackle a tricky obstacle course with the hatches open & your head out. This is the simple part! Now its time to try the same course with hatches closed & navigating using the periscope. With your peripheral vision gone a sudden realisation of how hard this is gives the ultimate adrenaline rush. Your experience will start with an introduction & safety briefing given by the friendly instructors who will give an overview of the tank & its controls. After spending some time getting used to the tank you will be given your first test. Negotiating a tricky tank course set in a World War II bombing range. If your confidence is running high then youll want to try it again but under more challenging conditions. Hatches down with only your periscope to guide you. Are you up to the challenge? What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
    - Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
    - Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
    - A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "

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