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armyjunk2 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Sep 22, 2006 Posts: 1416

This is the outside display, they also have a lot of artillery
displayed, a Stuart and a M1917 are inside but the museum
was closed when I was there this time, this is another collection that is
showing a lack of care. As we drove around most of these
museums had no visitors except us. I don't know if this is
because of the day we were there or a general lack of interest
of the public. To keep funding these museums need visitors,
so go when you get a chance....again anyone wanting more
pictures just ask...FEEL FREE TO ID THESE

JeffStringer · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 637

Isn't the 3rd photo a PT-76? Ropkey has one of those Dusters with the original camo still on it too.

Jeff

Neil_Baumgardner

No, just a 2S1. Soviet self-propelled artillery piece.

Neil

SFC_Jeff_Button

I was at Ft Eustis this past March-April and visited this museum. I got numerous photo's to include some interior shots. They were open that day and I got to speak with some of the volunteers.
First we'll start with the vehicles you wanted identified.
- M42A1 "Duster" with twin 40mm cannons, built by Cadillac-GMC.
- M60A3 built by Chrysler
- Model 1974, 122mm howitzer, Soviet Union / Iraq
- Self-Propelled Howitzer, T-97 / M53, built by Pacific Car and Foundry
The museum was founded in 1923 as the American Legion Museum. It currently has over 60,000 artifacts. Very interesting museum and I got all the brochures they had to include a list of all the armor they have. I also recorded many of the serial numbers but would have to dig them up from where ever I left them.

armyjunk2 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Sep 22, 2006 Posts: 1416

thanks jeff, this seems to work well i put up the pics and you all id them. I will be among the missing for a few days, going to maine,i have a house sitting offer in indy when i get back, might be a good time for a trip to ropkry's

JeffStringer · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 637

Let me know! I need to get back there and drool over the Pershing! Laughing

Jeff

Dontos

- JeffStringer

Let me know! I need to get back there and drool over the Pershing!

Jeff

Hey, I'm overdue for Atterbury and Crawfordsville..... Sounds like a mini-roadtrip/ 'reunion'.....!!!

Well, at least then I won't have to apoligize sooo much, as the last little get together...

Don