Veterans and active military personnel will be recognized daily for their sacrifices as they proudly serve our nation’s Armed Forces. These guided tours take place daily, last approximately one hour and offer attendees the opportunity to learn about the history of the tank plant. Show attendees will also be able to go where no man has gone before as they make their way through the “Making Tracks Historical Tour” happening daily during the event. Historian and Cleveland native, Bill Meixner who was a tank commander in Korea will discuss how Cleveland played an important role during World War ll and the Korean and Vietnam Wars along with the development of the B-29 Superfortress. Also featured will be military aircrafts, the Liberty Air Museum’s B-25J Mitchell, “Georgie’s Gal,” along with other member-owned aircraft.
Known originally as the Cleveland Tank Plant, this I-X Center event will showcase vehicles built at the former tank plant including the M41 Walker Bulldog Tank, M42 Duster, M56 Scorpion, M108 and M109 self-propelled howitzers, and M114 and M551 Sheridan armored vehicles. “World of Tanks players are passionate about history, and for us to help generate this opportunity for them to see the tanks they drive in our game up close and personal really creates a unique occasion that they won’t want to miss. “It’s an honor to team with the Cleveland Tank Plant and the Military Vehicle Preservation Association,” says Jake Neri, Wargaming America’s Director of Customer Relations. Players of all skill levels can participate at no charge. Throughout the three-day long event, World of Tanks will offer attendees the ultimate playing experience as gamers are surrounded by real-life armored warfare during their head to head battles. Historical Cleveland Tank Plant Show Comes to the I-X Center June 22 – 24Ĭleveland, Ohio – -()- The International Exposition (I-X) Center and the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) announced today Wargaming as the title sponsor for The World of Tanks Cleveland Tank Plant Homecoming Military Show and Swap Meet at the I-X Center June 22 – 24, 2017.
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