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Model Boats and Tanks at Explosion!

Heritage Open Day: To commemorate D-Day 80, The Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team, will mount an arena ‘battle’ to liberate a French village. The Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team, throw open the doors to their Clubhouse and invite visitors to view their large static display of models of all types, along with model building projects and hints and tips for aspiring modellers, both young and old.

And then, in an exciting arena event, radio-controlled model ships and tanks will show how Allied forces landed on French soil and attacked a French village occupied by German Forces. This will be commentated to aid the audience understanding what is happening in the show.

Please note: Entry to Explosion Museum is not part of this event. However, the cafe and toilets there are available.
event dateSunday 8 Sep 24
venue addressThe Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team Clubhouse, Explosion Museum, Heritage Way, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 4LE
event timesSun 8 Sep:1030 - 1600; Free Entry.
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