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zundappuk
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject: 64 years ago this week
Guys, We have just passed the 64th year that this Panther was abandoned at Grandmenil in the Belgian Ardennes. I took these pictures of this mute reminder this afternoon.

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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:25 pm
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I also did a walkaround of the same tank few days ago, which can be seen here :

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/569226788xDbeFy

The driving train in in a worse condition that I thought, having seen some pictures on the internet before doing the walkaround. Indeed, more wheels are missing compared to what I saw on the pictures. Anyway this is a very nice piece of History.
Shame that the last repainting team also camo'ed the tracks..

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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject: Re: 64 years ago this week
For a comparison with an older photo (1980's) you can see the one on my website (Panther number 21): www.preservedtanks.com...0&Select=1 There's also some history of the tank there too. Zundappuk - would you mind if I added your picture there? I'll credit you of course. _________________ Trevor Dr Trevor Larkum Preserved Tanks: PreservedTanks.com Armour Archive: ArmourArchive.co.uk EVs

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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:24 am Post subject: Re: 64 years ago this week
Trevor, No problem at all, I have a higher resolution if required. Best David

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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:09 am Post subject: Re: 64 years ago this week
If you could email one, or a small selection, at a resolution of at least 1500x1000 to me (trevor-larkum at armourarchive.co.uk) that would be much appreciated. _________________ Trevor Dr Trevor Larkum Preserved Tanks: PreservedTanks.com Armour Archive: ArmourArchive.co.uk EVs

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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:15 pm Post subject: Re: 64 years ago this week
Updating the Kubinka Pz II reminded me I never posted the updated page for Grandmenil which I did a while back - sorry zundappuk! Here it is: preservedtanks.com/Typ...0&Select=2 _________________ Trevor Dr Trevor Larkum Preserved Tanks: PreservedTanks.com Armour Archive: ArmourArchive.co.uk EVs

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