ONE of the true heavyweight stars of Brad Pitt’s recent World War Two film ‘Fury’ is set to make a rare public outing at Bovington Tank Museum.

The world’s only working Tiger 131 battle tank will take part in a 30-minute display in the main arena – the first time it's been in action since the blockbuster’s release.

Tiger 131 will star in the display alongside its Axis and Allied counterparts, including the Russian T-34 and American Sherman tanks.

The museum is also currently hosting an exhibition dedicated to the Fury film, which features the Sherman tank which played the role of ‘Fury’ itself.

Museum director Richard Smith said: “This exhibition gives an insight into the issues the museum faced when using some of our historic collection and what it was like for our staff on the set of a big budget Hollywood movie.

“Taking centre stage is the Sherman M4 that is the Fury tank, alongside imagery and footage directly from the film.”

Fury, directed by David Ayer, is set during the closing stages of the Second World War as the Allies make their final push into Nazi Germany.

Brad Pitt, who travelled to Dorset to promote the movie, plays 'Wardaddy', a sergeant in the 2nd Armoured Division who commands an M4 Sherman Tank and its five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines.

The film, which received mixed reviews, also stars Shia LaBeouf, Michael Pena and Logan Lerman.

Brad Pitt got behind the controls of a tank at Bovington in 2013 in preparation for the film.

A Tank Museum spokesman said: “The Tiger was hailed as the real star of the show during its stint in the recent Fury film and now visitors to the Tank Museum will have a chance to see the Tiger in action.”

The museum opens 10am-5pm, May 2, with the arena display taking place at 1.30pm.

Tickets available online or at admissions on the day.

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