Came across this footage searching for stuff in another thread. Tanks aplenty, no sound, but if you know anyone who had/has a relative who went through 52 Training Regiment Royal Armoured Corps have a look (for starters) at reel 7. Plenty of close-ups of faces. Someone may recognise one of their family members. Here's the link, have a read of the descriptions for content pointers. TANK BATTLE RUSHES [Allocated Title] Kind regards, always, Jim. P.S. Adam; tons of engineering stuff. Models, simulators etc. But stay away from the lead paint painting if you've got a fag on Reel 8. Table models with moving vehicles operated by magnets beneath. The forerunner of Michael Bentine's "Potty Time"!
Swiss tank Fondue Panzer 68 hull heat treatment in oil bath. In background another hull in the furnace
mollusc bought one earlier this year. Couldn't wait for delivery so he went to the factory to pick it up.
Armortek models are superb. They invariably attend Tankfest. Look out for Stephen White's Centurion: amazing build with all the extras! (build log viewable on the Armortek website)
A very recent YouTube video. Kind regards, always, Jim. And IWM Collections interview. Dunn, William Robert (Oral history)
Thanks for posting that, Jim. The creator is a good guy, and his videos could always use more views. (Disclaimer: I support him on Patreon and I did two chats about the Archer on his channel.)
I know its a SPG & not a tank but I keep hearing about one of these in the news alot. Adam will call me a rude name now.
This comes from reddit, a while back: "M4A2 Sherman without wheels and suspension mounted on a float and used as a patrol boat on the Rhine by the French Forces maritimes du Rhin. Built in 1954 and in service until the organisation was disbanded in 1966 "