Iltis Light Utility Vehicle - Ottawa, Ontario - Military Ground Equipment Displays on Waymarking.com

(Canadian) Peacekeepers Phillip Badanai and John Tescione were driving this Iltis ("polecat") 4X4 all-terrain vehicle in Croatia on New Years' Eve, 1994. Attacked without warning, Badanai was shot twice in the back, Tescione six times in the head and arms. They survived a harrowing drive to safety. Badanai, the driver, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and named Peacekeeper of the Year.

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Location restrictions: April 29 to September 2, 2019 Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours subject to change. Statutory holidays falling within this period follow the above hours of operation. September 3, 2019 to March 31, 2020 Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fees: Adults $17 - Seniors $15 and students $13 Free on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parking on the street in proximity to the museum as well as on the grounds of the museum is available for a fee. A parking garage is also available on site.

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