Ortona Sherman

Paul Reed · 27-05-2008, 10:34 PM

We were given heads up on this, and pleased to see it, even if it is in rather sad-looking setting. So, one for the tank buffs - what can you tell us?

Owen · 27-05-2008, 10:37 PM

This is the plaque on the side of teh hull.
For a vehicle that was only donated by the Canadians last year it's location is rather shabby.

PS Alex, it's not a RAM, if it was Canadian built it'd be a Grizzly.

Paul Reed · 27-05-2008, 10:41 PM

Another view:

Paul Reed · 27-05-2008, 10:42 PM

Side view:

Owen · 27-05-2008, 10:43 PM

Some more views.

Paul Reed · 27-05-2008, 10:43 PM

Slightly different view:

von Poop · 27-05-2008, 10:48 PM

Something of a 'main man' in the world of web-related Sherman-ery Hanno Spoelstra (keeper of the superb 'Sherman Register') had this to say on what's likely that particular mid-production M4 on MLU:

Quote:

The Overloon museum management, in their eternal wisdom, decided to sell a genuine Overloon battle Sherman veteran. Not just any old Sherman, but good ole "Cookie". This M4 Sherman was part of Task Force Brown, Combat Command "A", 7th tank division, and was abandoned by it's crew when it ran in a ditch during the battle. As someone who spent many years on compiling the Sherman Register, I can tell you that of the thousands of still surviving Sherman tanks, only few have a known war history. Even less are left at the spot where they fought for freedom. This is a truly unique tank!

Now the Ortona memorial - which I wholehartedly support - is graced with a Sherman of a type the Canadians did not even use. For a budget of $90,000 I could have gotten them a host of Shermans to choose from.

Ortona remembered - MLU FORUM

Looks like the same vehicle but now in a different location??

Owen · 27-05-2008, 10:48 PM

Guess out of the two of us who had the expensive camera.
Comparing the difference in colour saturation I'm rather dissappointed at my poor offerings compared to Paul's.

Cpl Rootes · 27-05-2008, 10:49 PM

Where are the bird's eye and mechanics eye views guys? Fancy missing those

Paul Reed · 27-05-2008, 10:50 PM

Owen - don't worry mate. Remember your two shots are also taken into the light, which makes a difference. Keep the photos rolling!

27-05-2008, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,854	Ortona Sherman We were given heads up on this, and pleased to see it, even if it is in rather sad-looking setting. So, one for the tank buffs - what can you tell us? __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

27-05-2008, 10:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,854	Another view: __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

27-05-2008, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,854	Side view: __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

27-05-2008, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,854	Slightly different view: __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

27-05-2008, 10:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cpl Rootes Very Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: With Puff the Magic Dragon, living by the sea Posts: 1,054	Where are the bird's eye and mechanics eye views guys? Fancy missing those __________________ Regards, Alex http://rootsie.wordpress.com/

27-05-2008, 10:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 8,668	This is the plaque on the side of teh hull. For a vehicle that was only donated by the Canadians last year it's location is rather shabby. PS Alex, it's not a RAM, if it was Canadian built it'd be a Grizzly.

27-05-2008, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 8,668	Some more views.

27-05-2008, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 8,668	Guess out of the two of us who had the expensive camera. Comparing the difference in colour saturation I'm rather dissappointed at my poor offerings compared to Paul's.

27-05-2008, 10:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,854	Owen - don't worry mate. Remember your two shots are also taken into the light, which makes a difference. Keep the photos rolling! __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

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