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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:31 am Post subject: Ft Benning New Arrivals
I've just learned that the Armor & Cavalry Museum is now the proud 'owners' of a Panzer II & Marder III. These were two of APG's former collection pieces that were loaned out to Germany (?) They recently arrived in the US from England and were shipped to Ft Benning. More info & photos when I get an update... Regards Don

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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:36 am Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
They'll be the ones formally at Munster & Sinsheim, that were being restored by Wheatcroft.

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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:48 am Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
glad to hear that they are back to the USA. Hope that the Tiger will follow soon. And I can't wait to have recent photos of these vehicles. P-O _________________ soldat_ryan @ hotmail.com Looking for photos of Sherman manufacturer's plates

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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:13 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
A slight correction.... Panzer II & Marder II The Panzer II is supposedly fairly complete. The Marder II is not....... Photos have been posted on facebook, but I'm waiting till I get direct photos sent to me to post them here. Regards Don

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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
Update: SN for the Panzer II seems to be 28284 stamped on the front deck. I'll post images later today.... Regards Don

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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
I should have more soon... Enjoy Regards Don

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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
thanks for the photos. P-O _________________ soldat_ryan @ hotmail.com Looking for photos of Sherman manufacturer's plates

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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
There is a photo of the II in US service in Tunisia-I'll see if I can a link for it.

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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
www.lonesentry.com/man...age_4.html Dan

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 3:14 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
Nice picture. Thanks _________________ hvasnakkerduom.blogspo...wagen.html

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
There seems to be some developing doubt that the Panzer II is the same as the Tunisia. vehicle. The earliest APG photos match to the vehicle recently arriving at Ft Benning, but some definite differences as the Tunisia Panzer II. More info to follow, as it develops. Regards Don

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
- panamadan There is a photo of the II in US service in Tunisia-I'll see if I can a link for it. Two more pics (of another captured Pz II): _________________ 1/72 and 1/76 scale fanatic. Last edited by Costas_TT on Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:45 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
these look to be the same vehicle-before and after adding the guns. notice the tow cable on the front of the hull and both lack the spare wheel. Dan

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
This is what I have on it, with some photos as it used to be: preservedtanks.com/Pro...niqueID=90 _________________ Trevor Dr Trevor Larkum Preserved Tanks: PreservedTanks.com Armour Archive: ArmourArchive.co.uk EVs

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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Ft Benning New Arrivals
that seems to be different tank than the tanks above carrying US soldiers-notice the jerry can rack on the right fender. It does seem to be the same tank with the Pennant on it's right fender. Dan

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