Lunch served inside Chieftain tank, on show in Dorset, UK

Jan. 01, 1967 - Luncheon - Aboard A Tank; The Army are delighted with their latest tank - the Chieftain. It weighs 50 tons, carries a 120 mm gun, is fitted with a stabiliser mechanism and it is able simultaneously to dish out death and destruction to its enemies and eggs and baked beans to its Crew. Yesterday, the Royal Armoured Corps agreed to lay on a demonstration of the Chieftain's prowess at Lutworth, Dorset. They explained that the interior of the tank was very secret and the only photographs allowed inside would be of the cooker. They seemed slightly hurt to learn that the cooker was what most people were interested in seeing demonstrated. Photo Shows Inside the Army's latest tank - the Chieftain. Luncheon for three is served

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