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Charioteer

Making its Operation Market Harborough debut is this beautifully restored Charioteer from the team at Armourgeddon! Originally built as a Cromwell in 1944, it was converted in the 1950s into a Charioteer, receiving the powerful 20-pounder gun before being sold to Finland. Purchased just 18 months ago, this incredible vehicle has undergone a full restoration over the last year and is now back where it belongs in action! With only a handful of running examples remaining, this is a rare opportunity to see one up close and in the arena.

Making its Operation Market Harborough debut is this beautifully restored Charioteer from the team at Armourgeddon! Originally built as a Cromwell in 1944, it was converted in the 1950s into a Charioteer, receiving the powerful 20-pounder gun before being sold to Finland. Purchased just 18 months ago, this incredible vehicle has undergone a full restoration over the last year and is now back where it belongs in action! With only a handful of running examples remaining, this is a rare opportunity to see one up close and in the arena.

M4A3 Sherman

We're delighted to welcome this 1944 M4A3 Sherman to Operation Market Harborough! Built in 1944 and an ex-Yugoslavian Army vehicle, this immaculate Sherman has undergone a meticulous restoration and is a real credit to it’s owner Marcus Glenn Military Vehicles, Parts and Equipment. He will be exhibiting with us for the very first time. This stunning addition will further strengthen our already impressive line-up of historic armour, and we can't wait to see it take to the arena this August!

We're delighted to welcome this 1944 M4A3 Sherman to Operation Market Harborough! Built in 1944 and an ex-Yugoslavian Army vehicle, this immaculate Sherman has undergone a meticulous restoration and is a real credit to it’s owner Marcus Glenn Military Vehicles, Parts and Equipment. He will be exhibiting with us for the very first time. This stunning addition will further strengthen our already impressive line-up of historic armour, and we can't wait to see it take to the arena this August!

Chieftain AVRE

Joining us at Operation Market Harborough is this incredible Chieftain AVRE making its return after an amazing restoration by The Ash Collection. After starting out as a Gun Tank in 1971 with the Royal Tank Regiment; she was converted to an AVRE in 1994 and went on to serve with 32 Engineer Regiment including a short stint at BATUS. This vehicle was rescued from a scrapyard in 2010. It then spent 15 years under a hedge before being brought back to life over the last winter. Finished in its SFOR Bosnia markings, this is a fantastic piece of British military history that you'll be able to see up close at the show and on its first public outing!

Joining us at Operation Market Harborough is this incredible Chieftain AVRE making its return after an amazing restoration by The Ash Collection. After starting out as a Gun Tank in 1971 with the Royal Tank Regiment; she was converted to an AVRE in 1994 and went on to serve with 32 Engineer Regiment including a short stint at BATUS. This vehicle was rescued from a scrapyard in 2010. It then spent 15 years under a hedge before being brought back to life over the last winter. Finished in its SFOR Bosnia markings, this is a fantastic piece of British military history that you'll be able to see up close at the show and on its first public outing!

M3 Grant

Purchased by the Bannister Historic Armour Collection from the Australian Armour & Artillery Museum as a static display vehicle, it was imported to the UK before undergoing an extensive restoration to full running condition by the team at Armoured Engineering. Following its successful debut at Tankfest 2025 as part of the BHAC collection, we're incredibly excited to welcome this rare and distinctive Second World War vehicle to Operation Market Harborough. A huge thank you to the Bannister Historic Armour Collection and Armoured Engineering Ltd for their continued support and for ensuring visitors will still get to enjoy another exceptional piece of armoured history.

Purchased by the Bannister Historic Armour Collection from the Australian Armour & Artillery Museum as a static display vehicle, it was imported to the UK before undergoing an extensive restoration to full running condition by the team at Armoured Engineering. Following its successful debut at Tankfest 2025 as part of the BHAC collection, we're incredibly excited to welcome this rare and distinctive Second World War vehicle to Operation Market Harborough. A huge thank you to the Bannister Historic Armour Collection and Armoured Engineering Ltd for their continued support and for ensuring visitors will still get to enjoy another exceptional piece of armoured history.

Chieftain Armoured Recovery and Repair Vehicle (ARRV);

We're delighted to confirm that Joe Hewes will be joining us with his impressive Chieftain Armoured Recovery and Repair Vehicle (ARRV); the undisputed authority on tank recovery! Designed to recover some of the British Army's heaviest armoured vehicles, this remarkable machine was built to tow, lift and rescue vehicles that have found themselves in a spot of trouble. Thankfully, we hope it spends most of the weekend on display in the arena rather than being put to work... but with historic military vehicles, you never quite know! If something decides it would rather stay exactly where it is, the Chieftain ARRV will be standing by to help keep the show moving. A huge thank you to Joe for bringing this fantastic vehicle along. It's another great addition to our growing line-up and a brilliant opportunity for visitors to see one of the British Army's most capable recovery vehicles up close.

We're delighted to confirm that Joe Hewes will be joining us with his impressive Chieftain Armoured Recovery and Repair Vehicle (ARRV); the undisputed authority on tank recovery! Designed to recover some of the British Army's heaviest armoured vehicles, this remarkable machine was built to tow, lift and rescue vehicles that have found themselves in a spot of trouble. Thankfully, we hope it spends most of the weekend on display in the arena rather than being put to work... but with historic military vehicles, you never quite know! If something decides it would rather stay exactly where it is, the Chieftain ARRV will be standing by to help keep the show moving. A huge thank you to Joe for bringing this fantastic vehicle along. It's another great addition to our growing line-up and a brilliant opportunity for visitors to see one of the British Army's most capable recovery vehicles up close.

Black Sea StuG III

We're incredibly proud to announce that the remarkable Black Sea StuG III will be attending Operation Market Harborough this year. Recovered from the depths of the Black Sea and painstakingly restored, this extraordinary vehicle has one of the most incredible stories of any armoured vehicle in the world. It's a genuine piece of Second World War history that very few people will ever have the opportunity to see running in the UK. We cannot thank the The Weald Foundation for agreeing to bring an additional vehicle. Renowned for restoring historic military vehicles to the very highest standards, their work has earned them an outstanding reputation for preserving history with absolute authenticity. The Black Sea StuG also stands as a testament to the vision of The Weald Foundation's founder, Michael Gibb; whose commitment to authenticity and historical accuracy continues to shape every restoration undertaken by the Foundation today. For a show of our size, welcoming a second vehicle of this significance is something we're immensely proud of. Every announcement raises the bar a little higher, and this is no exception. We truly believe Operation Market Harborough 2026 is shaping up to be one of the finest military vehicle events in the country. The Black Sea StuG will be attending as part of The Weald Foundation's public display, and, subject to crew availability, visitors may even be lucky enough to catch it moving in the arena during the weekend.

We're incredibly proud to announce that the remarkable Black Sea StuG III will be attending Operation Market Harborough this year. Recovered from the depths of the Black Sea and painstakingly restored, this extraordinary vehicle has one of the most incredible stories of any armoured vehicle in the world. It's a genuine piece of Second World War history that very few people will ever have the opportunity to see running in the UK. We cannot thank the The Weald Foundation for agreeing to bring an additional vehicle. Renowned for restoring historic military vehicles to the very highest standards, their work has earned them an outstanding reputation for preserving history with absolute authenticity. The Black Sea StuG also stands as a testament to the vision of The Weald Foundation's founder, Michael Gibb; whose commitment to authenticity and historical accuracy continues to shape every restoration undertaken by the Foundation today. For a show of our size, welcoming a second vehicle of this significance is something we're immensely proud of. Every announcement raises the bar a little higher, and this is no exception. We truly believe Operation Market Harborough 2026 is shaping up to be one of the finest military vehicle events in the country. The Black Sea StuG will be attending as part of The Weald Foundation's public display, and, subject to crew availability, visitors may even be lucky enough to catch it moving in the arena during the weekend.

1942 Vickers Valentine Mk V

Originally supplied to New Zealand as a training tank during the Second World War. Following a full restoration and it's return to the United Kingdom earlier this year; this will be one of the vehicle's first public appearances and a fantastic addition to our ever growing Second World War line up.

Originally supplied to New Zealand as a training tank during the Second World War. Following a full restoration and it's return to the United Kingdom earlier this year; this will be one of the vehicle's first public appearances and a fantastic addition to our ever growing Second World War line up.

Centaur

Centaur, painstakingly rebuilt over the last six years from a former range wreck to accurately represent a Cromwell Mk IV, complete with the iconic Meteor engine. Some of our keen-eyed followers may already have spotted the vehicle during its recent lightweight test runs ahead of the turret being fitted, and we can't wait to see the completed restoration in action at the show.

Centaur, painstakingly rebuilt over the last six years from a former range wreck to accurately represent a Cromwell Mk IV, complete with the iconic Meteor engine. Some of our keen-eyed followers may already have spotted the vehicle during its recent lightweight test runs ahead of the turret being fitted, and we can't wait to see the completed restoration in action at the show.

M8 High Speed Tractor

A beautifully restored M8 High Speed Tractor, a credit to Warwick's hard work and dedication to preserving these remarkable pieces of military history, and we're incredibly pleased they'll be part of this year's show.

A beautifully restored M8 High Speed Tractor, a credit to Warwick's hard work and dedication to preserving these remarkable pieces of military history, and we're incredibly pleased they'll be part of this year's show.

M41 Walker Bulldog

M41 Walker Bulldog, another credit to Warwick's hard work and dedication to preserving these remarkable pieces of military history, and we're incredibly pleased they'll be part of this year's show.

M41 Walker Bulldog, another credit to Warwick's hard work and dedication to preserving these remarkable pieces of military history, and we're incredibly pleased they'll be part of this year's show.

A HERD OF CETs?

Many of you will remember the arrival of Midland Military Vehicles' CET (Combat Engineer Tractor) at last year's show. What started as a simple engineering vehicle quickly turned into one of the weekend's most entertaining attractions as it set about digging holes, creating obstacles, and generally causing mischief around the arena. Who could forget the sight of a very brave Humvee charging headlong into one of the gaps it had just created? Well this year, one CET isn't enough... We've got THREE of them coming! 👏 For those not familiar with them, CETs were designed to support armoured units by carrying out engineering tasks on the battlefield. Proof that tracked vehicles can be adapted to do much more than simply carry a big gun. As for what you call a gathering of three CETs, we're not entirely sure.

Many of you will remember the arrival of Midland Military Vehicles' CET (Combat Engineer Tractor) at last year's show. What started as a simple engineering vehicle quickly turned into one of the weekend's most entertaining attractions as it set about digging holes, creating obstacles, and generally causing mischief around the arena. Who could forget the sight of a very brave Humvee charging headlong into one of the gaps it had just created? Well this year, one CET isn't enough... We've got THREE of them coming! 👏 For those not familiar with them, CETs were designed to support armoured units by carrying out engineering tasks on the battlefield. Proof that tracked vehicles can be adapted to do much more than simply carry a big gun. As for what you call a gathering of three CETs, we're not entirely sure.

T-54

For decades, these were the vehicles that NATO armour crews trained to defeat. While British tank crews were learning their trade in Chieftains and Challengers, it was tanks like these that they expected to face on the battlefield. The T-54 became one of the most widely produced tanks in history and helped shape armoured warfare throughout the Cold War, while the T-72 went on to become one of the most recognisable and influential tanks of its generation. Whilst these vehicles were once considered a potential threat by Western armies, today they serve as fascinating reminders of a period when East and West stood on opposite sides of a divided world.

For decades, these were the vehicles that NATO armour crews trained to defeat. While British tank crews were learning their trade in Chieftains and Challengers, it was tanks like these that they expected to face on the battlefield. The T-54 became one of the most widely produced tanks in history and helped shape armoured warfare throughout the Cold War, while the T-72 went on to become one of the most recognisable and influential tanks of its generation. Whilst these vehicles were once considered a potential threat by Western armies, today they serve as fascinating reminders of a period when East and West stood on opposite sides of a divided world.

M36 Jackson

This iconic American tank destroyer has become a firm favourite with visitors over the years, and we're delighted to welcome it back once again. Armed with its powerful 90mm gun, the M36 was developed to take on some of the toughest armour encountered during the Second World War and remains an impressive sight wherever it appears. Regular visitors will know exactly what's coming next... 👀 The M36 has become somewhat infamous at our show for firing its mighty main gun to signal the start of our first tank drag race of the weekend. It's a tradition that never fails to get the crowd's attention! A huge thank you to Midland Military Vehicles for once again supporting Operation Market Harborough with their incredible collection of armour.

This iconic American tank destroyer has become a firm favourite with visitors over the years, and we're delighted to welcome it back once again. Armed with its powerful 90mm gun, the M36 was developed to take on some of the toughest armour encountered during the Second World War and remains an impressive sight wherever it appears. Regular visitors will know exactly what's coming next... 👀 The M36 has become somewhat infamous at our show for firing its mighty main gun to signal the start of our first tank drag race of the weekend. It's a tradition that never fails to get the crowd's attention! A huge thank you to Midland Military Vehicles for once again supporting Operation Market Harborough with their incredible collection of armour.

LEOPARDS ON THE PROWL

We're delighted to announce that Midland Military Vehicles will be bringing not one, but two Leopard 1 main battle tanks to Operation Market Harborough this year. Many of you will remember one of these vehicles arriving fresh from its transatlantic journey in time for last year's show. Since then, Christian and Joe clearly decided that one Leopard wasn't quite enough and have added a second vehicle to their growing collection. The Leopard 1 became one of the most successful Cold War main battle tanks of its generation, serving with numerous nations around the world and earning a reputation for mobility, reliability, and unmistakable style. And then there's the noise... Anyone who has heard a Leopard 1 running will know exactly what we're talking about. These machines sound absolutely incredible, and alongside the Gepard, they're going to make for an impressive display of Cold War armour throughout the weekend.

We're delighted to announce that Midland Military Vehicles will be bringing not one, but two Leopard 1 main battle tanks to Operation Market Harborough this year. Many of you will remember one of these vehicles arriving fresh from its transatlantic journey in time for last year's show. Since then, Christian and Joe clearly decided that one Leopard wasn't quite enough and have added a second vehicle to their growing collection. The Leopard 1 became one of the most successful Cold War main battle tanks of its generation, serving with numerous nations around the world and earning a reputation for mobility, reliability, and unmistakable style. And then there's the noise... Anyone who has heard a Leopard 1 running will know exactly what we're talking about. These machines sound absolutely incredible, and alongside the Gepard, they're going to make for an impressive display of Cold War armour throughout the weekend.

Chieftain Mk.11

For many years, the Chieftain formed the backbone of the British Army's armoured forces and remains one of the most iconic main battle tanks ever to wear British markings. This particular vehicle served with BATUS in Canada, where generations of British tank crews honed their skills across the vast training areas of Alberta.

For many years, the Chieftain formed the backbone of the British Army's armoured forces and remains one of the most iconic main battle tanks ever to wear British markings. This particular vehicle served with BATUS in Canada, where generations of British tank crews honed their skills across the vast training areas of Alberta.

WARSAW PACT POWER

Adding to our growing collection of Cold War armour is this incredibly rare 2K12 Kub mobile air defence system, attending courtesy of Armourgeddon Tank Driving Centre & Museum 👏 A Warsaw Pact icon, this impressive vehicle was designed to protect frontline forces from aerial attack and remains one of the most distinctive air defence vehicles ever built. With this and the Gepard the skies above our show ground are just that bit safer. With very few surviving examples and possibly the last running vehicle of its type in the UK, this is a rare opportunity to see a remarkable piece of Cold War military history up close. A huge thank you to Armourgeddon Tank Driving Centre & Museum for supporting the show and helping us bring yet another unusual and fascinating vehicle to Operation Market Harborough.

Adding to our growing collection of Cold War armour is this incredibly rare 2K12 Kub mobile air defence system, attending courtesy of Armourgeddon Tank Driving Centre & Museum 👏 A Warsaw Pact icon, this impressive vehicle was designed to protect frontline forces from aerial attack and remains one of the most distinctive air defence vehicles ever built. With this and the Gepard the skies above our show ground are just that bit safer. With very few surviving examples and possibly the last running vehicle of its type in the UK, this is a rare opportunity to see a remarkable piece of Cold War military history up close. A huge thank you to Armourgeddon Tank Driving Centre & Museum for supporting the show and helping us bring yet another unusual and fascinating vehicle to Operation Market Harborough.

Churchill Crocodile

Many of you may have followed its journey on Mr Hewes' YouTube channel, where viewers watched as the team worked tirelessly to coax this incredible machine back to life after spending many years as a museum exhibit. Now after all that hard work and dedication, we're incredibly excited to announce that the Churchill Crocodile will be visiting Operation Market Harborough before returning home to Devon. Even more excitingly, this will be one of the first opportunities for many people to see the vehicle running and driving again after its long period out of action. The Churchill Crocodile remains one of the most iconic variants of the Churchill family, instantly recognisable and a fascinating piece of British military history. We'd like to extend a huge thank you to the Cobbaton Combat Collection for supporting the show and allowing our visitors the chance to see this incredible vehicle up close and in motion. We also kindly thank the Military Vehicle Trust for their donation towards the transport of this vehicle to our show.

Many of you may have followed its journey on Mr Hewes' YouTube channel, where viewers watched as the team worked tirelessly to coax this incredible machine back to life after spending many years as a museum exhibit. Now after all that hard work and dedication, we're incredibly excited to announce that the Churchill Crocodile will be visiting Operation Market Harborough before returning home to Devon. Even more excitingly, this will be one of the first opportunities for many people to see the vehicle running and driving again after its long period out of action. The Churchill Crocodile remains one of the most iconic variants of the Churchill family, instantly recognisable and a fascinating piece of British military history. We'd like to extend a huge thank you to the Cobbaton Combat Collection for supporting the show and allowing our visitors the chance to see this incredible vehicle up close and in motion. We also kindly thank the Military Vehicle Trust for their donation towards the transport of this vehicle to our show.

Desert Warrior

We're delighted to announce that the Desert Warrior from The Tank Museum will be joining us for the very first time this year 👏 Not only will this impressive vehicle be appearing in our lineup, The Tank Museum team will also be attending with their Friends of The Tank Museum stand where you can meet some of the team, learn more about their vital work preserving armoured history and discover some of the exciting projects they have underway! We're incredibly proud to be working alongside The Tank Museum at Operation Market Harborough and to welcome them to the event. As for the Desert Warrior itself; armed with a 25mm bushmaster cannon and sporting modifications to distance itself from the warrior you’re thinking of, there’s a good chance it could be the youngest armoured fighting vehicle on site over the weekend and we can't wait to see what noise it can bring to the arena!

We're delighted to announce that the Desert Warrior from The Tank Museum will be joining us for the very first time this year 👏 Not only will this impressive vehicle be appearing in our lineup, The Tank Museum team will also be attending with their Friends of The Tank Museum stand where you can meet some of the team, learn more about their vital work preserving armoured history and discover some of the exciting projects they have underway! We're incredibly proud to be working alongside The Tank Museum at Operation Market Harborough and to welcome them to the event. As for the Desert Warrior itself; armed with a 25mm bushmaster cannon and sporting modifications to distance itself from the warrior you’re thinking of, there’s a good chance it could be the youngest armoured fighting vehicle on site over the weekend and we can't wait to see what noise it can bring to the arena!

“First in Bastogne” Sherman Jumbo

We are incredibly proud to announce that the famous “First in Bastogne” Sherman Jumbo ,from War Heritage Institute at Bastogne Barracks in Belgium, will be appearing at Operation Market Harborough this year 👏 Alongside the Jagdpanther 411 these two vehicles compliment our incredible World War Two fleet of vehicles. Fresh from its appearance at Tankfest, this internationally recognised vehicle will then be heading to join us for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend. Presented in the iconic markings of the legendary “Cobra King”, the tank famous for being the first to break through to the surrounded troops in Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, this tank helps to tell an important part of history. The War Heritage Institute is responsible for preserving and promoting Belgium’s military history, caring for historic collections and vehicles to ensure these important stories continue to be shared with future generations.

We are incredibly proud to announce that the famous “First in Bastogne” Sherman Jumbo ,from War Heritage Institute at Bastogne Barracks in Belgium, will be appearing at Operation Market Harborough this year 👏 Alongside the Jagdpanther 411 these two vehicles compliment our incredible World War Two fleet of vehicles. Fresh from its appearance at Tankfest, this internationally recognised vehicle will then be heading to join us for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend. Presented in the iconic markings of the legendary “Cobra King”, the tank famous for being the first to break through to the surrounded troops in Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, this tank helps to tell an important part of history. The War Heritage Institute is responsible for preserving and promoting Belgium’s military history, caring for historic collections and vehicles to ensure these important stories continue to be shared with future generations.

M5A1 Stuart

Completing an incredible lineup of vehicles from the Bannister Historic Armour Collection for this year’s Operation Market Harborough is the legendary M5A1 Stuart 👏 Fast, reliable and instantly recognisable! The M5A1 became one of the most widely used Allied light tanks of the Second World War, serving across multiple theatres of the conflict. Despite its smaller size, these vehicles earned a reputation for speed, mobility and versatility on the battlefield. Many of you may recognise this beautifully preserved example from regular appearances at Tankfest and we’re incredibly excited to welcome it to our arena this year. This marks the third and final vehicle attending from BHAC and what an absolutely outstanding lineup they have brought along to support the show. Seeing these vehicles together is going to make for a truly impressive sight across the weekend.

Completing an incredible lineup of vehicles from the Bannister Historic Armour Collection for this year’s Operation Market Harborough is the legendary M5A1 Stuart 👏 Fast, reliable and instantly recognisable! The M5A1 became one of the most widely used Allied light tanks of the Second World War, serving across multiple theatres of the conflict. Despite its smaller size, these vehicles earned a reputation for speed, mobility and versatility on the battlefield. Many of you may recognise this beautifully preserved example from regular appearances at Tankfest and we’re incredibly excited to welcome it to our arena this year. This marks the third and final vehicle attending from BHAC and what an absolutely outstanding lineup they have brought along to support the show. Seeing these vehicles together is going to make for a truly impressive sight across the weekend.

Centaur III

Returning to us after being one of the true stars of last year’s show is the incredible Centaur III from the Bannister Historic Armour Collection (BHAC). Powered by the mighty V12 Liberty L12 aero engine, this vehicle absolutely commands attention the moment it fires into life. When this thing starts up, everyone knows about it Not only is it an outstanding example of British Second World War engineering, but many of you may also recognise it from the hit HBO series Band of Brothers, where it appeared on screen as part of the production. We’re incredibly excited to have this vehicle returning to the arena once again where it will be appearing across the weekend courtesy of BHAC and Armoured Engineering and we cannot thank them enough for continuing to support our show.

Returning to us after being one of the true stars of last year’s show is the incredible Centaur III from the Bannister Historic Armour Collection (BHAC). Powered by the mighty V12 Liberty L12 aero engine, this vehicle absolutely commands attention the moment it fires into life. When this thing starts up, everyone knows about it Not only is it an outstanding example of British Second World War engineering, but many of you may also recognise it from the hit HBO series Band of Brothers, where it appeared on screen as part of the production. We’re incredibly excited to have this vehicle returning to the arena once again where it will be appearing across the weekend courtesy of BHAC and Armoured Engineering and we cannot thank them enough for continuing to support our show.

Jagdpanther 411

We are incredibly proud to confirm that Jagdpanther 411 from the Weald Foundation will be attending Operation Market Harborough 2026. Without a doubt, this is one of the rarest and most significant vehicles we have ever had confirmed for the show, and securing its attendance has been a huge achievement for the team behind the scenes. This vehicle dating from 1945 served with the 116th Panzer Division until it’s capture by allied forces in the Ruhr Pocket several months later. This is certainly a rare vehicle, and the history behind it is testament to the Weald Foundation’s commitment to absolute accuracy. Duarte Teixeira, Research and Communications Lead at the Weald Foundation, said: “This will be the first time Jagdpanther 411 has appeared at a major public event since 2019, and bringing it to Operation Market Harborough is a moment we have been working towards for some time. The event has built a strong reputation as one of the most immersive WW2 and post-war living history events, and we are looking forward to meeting visitors across the weekend, talking about the vehicle and the work of the Foundation.” Tom Chandler, Workshop Manager at the Weald Foundation, added: “Getting Jagdpanther 411 ready for an event takes a real effort from everyone in the workshop, and the team has put in some excellent work to bring the vehicle to where it is now. Seeing it run again at a major public event is a proud moment for all of us, and we are looking forward to introducing visitors to it across the weekend.”

We are incredibly proud to confirm that Jagdpanther 411 from the Weald Foundation will be attending Operation Market Harborough 2026. Without a doubt, this is one of the rarest and most significant vehicles we have ever had confirmed for the show, and securing its attendance has been a huge achievement for the team behind the scenes. This vehicle dating from 1945 served with the 116th Panzer Division until it’s capture by allied forces in the Ruhr Pocket several months later. This is certainly a rare vehicle, and the history behind it is testament to the Weald Foundation’s commitment to absolute accuracy. Duarte Teixeira, Research and Communications Lead at the Weald Foundation, said: “This will be the first time Jagdpanther 411 has appeared at a major public event since 2019, and bringing it to Operation Market Harborough is a moment we have been working towards for some time. The event has built a strong reputation as one of the most immersive WW2 and post-war living history events, and we are looking forward to meeting visitors across the weekend, talking about the vehicle and the work of the Foundation.” Tom Chandler, Workshop Manager at the Weald Foundation, added: “Getting Jagdpanther 411 ready for an event takes a real effort from everyone in the workshop, and the team has put in some excellent work to bring the vehicle to where it is now. Seeing it run again at a major public event is a proud moment for all of us, and we are looking forward to introducing visitors to it across the weekend.”

Chieftain AVLB

We’re excited to confirm the incredible Chieftain AVLB will be appearing at Operation Market Harborough this year 👏 This isn’t just another armoured vehicle; this is a true piece of military engineering, designed to deploy a bridge in moments and get forces moving across obstacles where others simply can’t. If you’ve seen the buzz from mrhewes on YouTube, you’ll know just how impressive this machine is, and we can’t wait to see it in action in our arena. It’s vehicles like this that take things beyond a static display and turn it into a full experience.

We’re excited to confirm the incredible Chieftain AVLB will be appearing at Operation Market Harborough this year 👏 This isn’t just another armoured vehicle; this is a true piece of military engineering, designed to deploy a bridge in moments and get forces moving across obstacles where others simply can’t. If you’ve seen the buzz from mrhewes on YouTube, you’ll know just how impressive this machine is, and we can’t wait to see it in action in our arena. It’s vehicles like this that take things beyond a static display and turn it into a full experience.

Flakpanzer Gepard

We’re excited to confirm the return of the incredible Flakpanzer Gepard to Operation Market Harborough this year 👏 This vehicle was a true star of the show last year, making its first public outing right here with us and it absolutely stole the attention of everyone who saw it in action. We cannot thank B & E Boys Ltd enough for their continued support. We’re thrilled to have it back again for 2026, ready to make some serious noise and put on another unforgettable display. If you saw it last year, you know what to expect… and if you didn’t, now’s your chance. Just one warning… keep those drones locked up

We’re excited to confirm the return of the incredible Flakpanzer Gepard to Operation Market Harborough this year 👏 This vehicle was a true star of the show last year, making its first public outing right here with us and it absolutely stole the attention of everyone who saw it in action. We cannot thank B & E Boys Ltd enough for their continued support. We’re thrilled to have it back again for 2026, ready to make some serious noise and put on another unforgettable display. If you saw it last year, you know what to expect… and if you didn’t, now’s your chance. Just one warning… keep those drones locked up

Centurion 165 AVRE

Formerly part of the Cobbaton Combat Collection, this incredible machine is now owned by Joe Hewes and we’re excited to have it along for the weekend! This isn’t just any tank either… it’s a Veteran of the Gulf War, preserved in the same condition it left the Middle East in, making it a truly important piece of history. Even better, it hasn’t been seen running publicly for quite some time so this is a rare opportunity to experience it in action again. And knowing this one… with its newly reinstalled dozer blade, we’ve got a feeling it might be getting up to a bit of mischief out in the arena

Formerly part of the Cobbaton Combat Collection, this incredible machine is now owned by Joe Hewes and we’re excited to have it along for the weekend! This isn’t just any tank either… it’s a Veteran of the Gulf War, preserved in the same condition it left the Middle East in, making it a truly important piece of history. Even better, it hasn’t been seen running publicly for quite some time so this is a rare opportunity to experience it in action again. And knowing this one… with its newly reinstalled dozer blade, we’ve got a feeling it might be getting up to a bit of mischief out in the arena

M60A1 Main Battle Tank

We’re really pleased to say this one joined us last year; and we’re excited to be welcoming it back again for this year’s show! A true Cold War heavyweight, the M60A1 is an iconic piece of armoured history and an absolute beast to see up close and even better when it’s running. Anyone who visited last year will remember how great this thing sounded! This is the kind of vehicle you don’t often get the chance to experience outside of museums, making it a must-see at Operation Market Harborough. We cannot thank Anthony DeVito enough for his support and bringing this along for everyone’s enjoyment!

We’re really pleased to say this one joined us last year; and we’re excited to be welcoming it back again for this year’s show! A true Cold War heavyweight, the M60A1 is an iconic piece of armoured history and an absolute beast to see up close and even better when it’s running. Anyone who visited last year will remember how great this thing sounded! This is the kind of vehicle you don’t often get the chance to experience outside of museums, making it a must-see at Operation Market Harborough. We cannot thank Anthony DeVito enough for his support and bringing this along for everyone’s enjoyment!

Panzer 68

This rare vehicle has quite the story behind it. Originally from Switzerland, this particular Panzer 68 was later discovered sitting quietly in a car park in Belgium before eventually making its way to the UK, where it has since been fully restored to running condition. Tanks like this are rarely in the UK, and to have a running one makes it a truly special addition to the show. It’s a fantastic example of a Cold War–era armoured vehicle that many people simply never get the chance to see up close, let alone hear and see moving.

This rare vehicle has quite the story behind it. Originally from Switzerland, this particular Panzer 68 was later discovered sitting quietly in a car park in Belgium before eventually making its way to the UK, where it has since been fully restored to running condition. Tanks like this are rarely in the UK, and to have a running one makes it a truly special addition to the show. It’s a fantastic example of a Cold War–era armoured vehicle that many people simply never get the chance to see up close, let alone hear and see moving.

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