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Dontos · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:26 pm Post subject: M60A3 (Stevens Pass Washington)

I was just watching a show on 'Current TV' called 'Man Vs Earth'.

This particular show caught my attention since it showed a static M60A3 that is used by the State of Washington for avalanche control in the Stevens Pass area.

It appears to be in operational condition and the interior looked to be in excellent condition.

I know there was a discussion of this in the past, but this was a recent show which further confirms a location.

Regards
Don

JG300-Ascout

Yep, we talked about that one. Now that's an avalanche control party worth being on!

MarkHolloway

Photo: www.flickr.com/photos/...431539180/

Doug_Kibbey

- MarkHolloway

Photo: www.flickr.com/photos/...431539180/

"The M60 tank is used for avalanche control. The film crew found it interesting that a device built to kill is now used as a tool to keep people safe"

The point that it essentially served in that capacity when it was in military service seems to have escaped the film crew. What do they think defends the country, universal good will and kind thoughts? Rolling Eyes

MarkHolloway

They are also using a howitzer.

Doug_Kibbey

- MarkHolloway

They are also using a howitzer.

And other places, recoilless rifles, thrown bombs (often from helicopters). This really ticks me off, ski patrols with free ski passes and ordnance. I knew I made a bad career career move, but only now do I appreciate how bad. Mr. Green

Dontos

Its funny, but when I lived in Washington, during the mid 90s, I made several trips thru Stevens Pass & never knew about this.

Oh well, guess I'll just have to stick with what I do best.....Whatever that might be!

Regards
Don

Doug_Kibbey

- Dontos

Its funny, but when I lived in Washington, during the mid 90s, I made several trips thru Stevens Pass & never knew about this.

Oh well, guess I'll just have to stick with what I do best.....Whatever that might be!

Regards
Don

I have two folders in my Images/Armor files that says we've found it, in case you're still wondering. Wink

Neil_Baumgardner

Can anyone help with a more exact location of this tank?

From what I remember of searching google maps, Stevens Pass is a pretty big area...

Neil

Joe_D

I believe I actually have the article (Some where) of when the Army turned these tanks (There are two) over to them, was in the mid 90's.

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