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M7B1, Slippery Rock PA?
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Kurt_Laughlin
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Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:50 pm
Post subject: M7B1, Slippery Rock PA?

This was sent to Hanno Spoelstra and posted on the G104 Yahoo group:

>Mr. Spoelstra,
>
>Good day! My name is Brady Crytzer and I am currently working with Slippery
Rock University in Western PA to properly identify and trace the history of
a "tank" that has resided in their local community park for over 40 years.
Though the transport is badly weathered, I have determined to actually be an
M7-B1. There are many indicators on the machine, and I have listed them
below. I was hoping you could point me in the correct direction to attempt
to trace its military history. This machine deserves proper recognition.
>
>on the gun:
>
>Howitzer 105 mm M2A1 NO. 4003
>ORD DEPT. U.S.A
>Chainbelt Co. 1944
>1060 lbs. Insp. A.C.R
>
>RR 2657 Assembly Line
>
>on the suspension bogie:
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>D47526@OSF
>
>Thank you for your time!
>
>Brady Crytzer
>Slippery Rock University

Any one have any info on this? I am nearly certain that this is NOT the one originally listed as being in Apollo PA as the Apollo vehicle was moved only about 10 years ago.

I would go check this out but we have about six inches of snow and ice on the ground right now (they probably have twice that) and more is on the way. It's going to have to wait for a thaw.

KL

MarkHolloway
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Location: Beatty, Nevada

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: M7B1, Slippery Rock PA?
"RR 2657 Assembly Line" Red River (TX) Army Depot? _________________ "TUMBLEWEED"

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