Gulf War Driving Experience
Bicester Heritage, OxfordshireREF: SWBGUL
• Both saw active service in the First Gulf War
• Drive a 4x4 Leyland DAF truck & CVRT Spartan
• Tackle the purpose-built course in both vehicles

What's Included
• Drive a CVRT Spartan for 15-20 minutes
• Drive a 4x4 off-road army truck troop carrier for 15-20 minutes
• Experiences operate with 2 participants and you will ride as a passenger when not driving
What Can I Expect
When you're going to war you need serious mechanical back up -
which is where the CVRT Spartan and the T244 Leyland DAF 4x4 truck
come in! They're both classic Gulf War military vehicles and we've
got a pair of them ready for service in the more tranquil setting
of Bicester Heritage.
If you're a fan of military vehicles you'll love this duo of Gulf
War veteran vehicles. And we have to say, both did actually see
active service in Iraq and Kuwait, so they are very much the real
deal.
CVRT stands for Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked). That
refers to a family of armoured fighting vehicles that were
specifically designed to be agile, easily transported by air and
nifty on hostile terrain. The perfect choice for the campaign
against Iraq in those deadly desert conditions.
The CVRT you'll be driving is a FV103 Spartan. They come in various
forms, from antitank guided missile versions called Strikers, to
armoured recovery vehicles known as Samson. And yes, every
variant's name starts with the letter 's'! The Spartan is a small
Armoured Personnel Carrier that has a very specific use. Piloted
with a crew of three, this CVRT can only carry four passengers in
the contained rear compartment, but that made it ideal for
transporting specialist units quickly and safely across battle and
minefields.
Many of these nifty little fully tracked CVRTs were deployed during
the first Gulf War, which saw the American-led coalition of 32
countries sending troops to Iraq in response to the country's
invasion of Kuwait. These plucky little Spartans played a vital
role.
Another military vehicle with an important Gulf War job was the 4x4
army truck. This humble Leyland DAF is known as the 'four tonner',
thanks to the fact that it can carry up to four tonnes of supplies.
It's a pretty simple truck, with a removable rear tailgate and drop
down sides, but essential out on the field.
Many DAF trucks were built for General Service (GS), but they also
come different guises, from tankers and cranes, to winches and
refuelling lorries. The 4x4 truck you'll be driving is a troop
carrier, which means there is authentic Army-seating for up to 14
passengers in the rear of this particular model. You will drive
both this and the CVRT Spartan to give you a very real feel of what
active service in Gulf War I was like.
Availability
• Dates and session times are subject to availability
Location
Suitable For
• Participants must have a full UK driving licence
• Minimum height 5ft
• Maximum height 6ft 4"
• Maximum weight 18 stone
Spectators
• Passenger rides are available in the Spartan for £10 per person, up to a maximum of 4 payable on the day
• Minimum age for passenger rides is 8
• Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Delivery Type | Delivery Time | Price |
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Standard Delivery | Estimated 2-3 days - Most delivered next working day* | £1.95 |
Weekly Special Delivery | Guaranteed next working day | £7.50 |
Saturday Special Delivery | Saturdays Only | £11.70 |
European Delivery | 3 - 5 working days | £4.50 |
Rest of World Delivery | 5 - 7 working days | £6.50 |
Evoucher | Instantaneous | Free |
All orders places before 4pm will be dispatched the same working day | ||
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