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Kurt Laughlin - Saumur's M8 HMC serials
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:22 am
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Hello,

I was at Saumur last week and finally, found the serial numbers for 2 of the 3 M8 HMCs that are preserved at Saumur.

Here is the first one, which is on display inside the museum, beside a Chaffee and a LVT-4. I can read "Serial no A-1436 :

The other one, which is stored outside at the back of the museum, is in a very sorry condition. However, the still original markings show the nickname "Thèbes" (this is for sure a marking from the French Army, maybe 2nd French Ard. Division?). The SN is "Serial No A-678".

I will publish soon other photos + serials, for M47 Pattons and Chaffees maybe. I also got the chance to visit the reserves, so I will do and pûblish a complete listing of what is in the buildings..

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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: Kurt Laughlin - Saumur's M8 HMC serials
Good work, P-O. There's a vehicle that needs some love. Do you live close to Saumur? _________________ Trevor Dr Trevor Larkum Preserved Tanks: PreservedTanks.com Armour Archive: ArmourArchive.co.uk EVs

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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:05 pm Post subject: Re: Kurt Laughlin - Saumur's M8 HMC serials
Trevor, to answer to your question, yes I live closer since a very short time. I left Eastern France for Western France. Are you interested in a CD with all my pictures from Saumur ? P-O _________________ soldat_ryan @ hotmail.com Looking for photos of Sherman manufacturer's plates

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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: Kurt Laughlin - Saumur's M8 HMC serials
I would be very interested in that, thank you. _________________ Trevor Dr Trevor Larkum Preserved Tanks: PreservedTanks.com Armour Archive: ArmourArchive.co.uk EVs

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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:20 am Post subject: Re: Kurt Laughlin - Saumur's M8 HMC serials
Thanks Pierre-Oliver! For some reason The M8s used an A- prefix to their serials. A678 was from February 1943, A1436 from August 1943. Note that M8s had the rear deck "guard rails" even when the rear stowage box was not fitted. BTW, does the museum M8 have the rails and/or rear box? KL

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Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:09 am Post subject: Re: Kurt Laughlin - Saumur's M8 HMC serials
- TrevorLarkum I would be very interested in that, thank you. well, I don't have the time to sort all the recent pictures yet, but until 1 month, a CD will be ready for you. - Kurt_Laughlin BTW, does the museum M8 have the rails and/or rear box? KL no idea. I have to check this. P-O _________________ soldat_ryan @ hotmail.com Looking for photos of Sherman manufacturer's plates

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Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: Kurt Laughlin - Saumur's M8 HMC serials
- the_shadock - TrevorLarkum I would be very interested in that, thank you. well, I don't have the time to sort all the recent pictures yet, but until 1 month, a CD will be ready for you. Absolutely fine, and much appreciated. _________________ Trevor Dr Trevor Larkum Preserved Tanks: PreservedTanks.com Armour Archive: ArmourArchive.co.uk EVs

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