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THE MOVE.....(update)
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:55 pm Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
ANYWAY...... Today I spent several hours in RMP. Here are some of 'the sights'.... The T54 got shifted around, awaiting the 'right' truck,... The T34/85: The T55 Enigma: The Comet: The 'S' tank's status had been cleared up, and the larger truck arrived, uploaded, & departed: More to Follow Regards Don

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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:08 pm Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
Opps forgot to add this photo. The 'right' truck showed up, and the T54 got loaded: Heres one for Doug & Joe...... THE M60A2 !!! BTW: The M60A2 was not a member of this latest departure group. Regards Don

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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:31 pm Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
- Dontos Opps forgot to add this photo. Heres one for Doug & Joe...... THE M60A2 !!! BTW: The M60A2 was not a member of this latest departure group. Regards Don It looks good. Of course, we didn't have that fancy-schmantzy track.

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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:45 am Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
Spider roadwheels on the T54! That's a old timer! Dan

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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:22 am Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
The T-34, is that the former Nkorean one with sn 1002631? Regards, Lesley

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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:25 am Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
The T-34, is that the former N korean one with sn 1002631? Regards, Lesley

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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:25 am Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
Lesley I believe 1002631 is the T34/85 in the museum. I want to say it came from APG, but I'm not sure. It has significant welding on the front slope. I've never been able to find any stampings or markings on it. The museum lists it as having a 3 digit SN, 138 I think. This is (or was) the second of two T34/85s in the collection. Regards Don

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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:41 am Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
I almost forgot,..... The Churchill has also 'left the building...' Regards Don

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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:19 am Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
A busy day, and a bit sad. Only one truck was loaded today, heading for the TMP at Ft Benning. The major loss for me, was the Sd Kfz 223. Oh well, another page of accomplishments is torn out of my 'playbook'. Only thing remains are a lot of memories working feverishly for several months, during the 'restoration', a few scars, and a bunch of photos. Farewell old friend.... Don

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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
Don, Last summer a buddy and my son headed down to the Patton Museum and one of the vehicles that I enjoyed seeing was this 223. Thankfully one of the side hatches was open and I poked my head in and took lots of photos-you did a great job in there and I thank you and the bunch that worked so hard on her. Times are changing... Dan

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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
3 Dec Update: I was busy at work, but was forwarded a few photos of Fridays load out. The PAK 43/41 and the pedistal mounted 75mm have been shipped out. The size of the PAK 43/41 is referenced as it sits on the trucks trailer. Regards Don

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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
Truly a "Barn Door"!

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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:16 am Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
UPDATE: 8 Dec 2010 I spent most of the day today, in the museum. Here are most of todays 'casualties'.... More to follow Don

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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:31 am Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
AND, at 1430 hrs, 8 Dec 2010..... At 1600 hrs, I had to leave. This is my last view of this Ontos in person,..... Sadly, I'll never see her ever again,......the end of a major chapter in my life. Don

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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:35 am Post subject: Re: THE MOVE.....(update)
My condolences Don. I know that was a hard thing to watch. _________________ armorfortheages.com/

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