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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Drader
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Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008 - 11:19 PM UTC
Looking through the Gallery and I found this Vickers Mark VIB Light Tank cast away in Iraq. Someone's had a go at replacing the engine and also the Vickers 0.5" MG.

http://gallery.kitmaker.net/showphoto.php/photo/56057

Can it be recaptioned?

David
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Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008 - 11:22 PM UTC

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Can it be recaptioned?


Done - Thanks David
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Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008 - 11:38 PM UTC
Here are a couple more a mate of mine took in 2005 before it was moved.

Hang, this one may be another Vickers.

Cheers Jason





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Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008 - 11:58 PM UTC
Thanks for the pics, it looks to be the same tank (comparing the turret rear especially) with some added damage to the LHS track guard.

David
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Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 12:30 AM UTC
Good work David, thanks for digging this out and sharing it!

Amazing how these things get around, it looks in quite good condition considering its age.
I imagine someone was keeping it 'combat ready' for some time.

Be nice to see it rescued and properly preserved.

James
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