150K views · 6.9K reactions | The designers of the Churchill tank were commissioned to build a tank which could hold the larger 17 pounder gun. ⁣ ⁣ The Centurion was chosen to go into production instead of the Black Prince, due to its superior engine and armour. ⁣ ⁣ The Tank Museum has the only surviving example of the Second World War prototype tank, the A43 Black Prince. ⁣ ⁣ Learn more about the Black Prince here: https://youtu.be/ERH8weJZaB0 | The Tank Museum | Facebook

Getting the beautiful Churchill Mk III ready for a special 'homecoming' trip to Luton to mark VE Day 80. ❤️🤍💙 If you're in the area over the weekend it's a perfect opportunity to see it up close, and learn about the history of the tank. More 👉️ https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/events/Pages/ve-and-vj-celebrations.aspx Luton Council Save Our Town | The Tank Museum