Hi, looking for any info on this tank,US Marines M1A1 Tank 584399 Highlander, time line ect
Thanks
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US Marines M1A1 Tank( 584399 )Highlander
ruzzaa
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Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 08:27 PM UTC
MikeMummey
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Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 04:08 AM UTC
Howdy Geoff, from the creosote bush and sprocket rings it appears to have been snapped at MCAGCC(Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center) 29 Palms, CA. The lack of Tac Marks makes me think that it is one of the vehicles from the equipment pool. And the high angle of the shot, probably taken from one of the Range Towers. Where did you come across the photo? Outta here, Mike sends . . .
ruzzaa
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Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 07:23 AM UTC
Hi, Mike its from a Google search long a go but no info, I have a hi-res photo and it is US Marines M1A1 Tank USMC 584399 Highlander, thats all I have.
MikeMummey
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Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 07:45 AM UTC
Howdy Geoff, the crewman has a Woodland pattern kevlar helmet cover so it must be from late 2003 or earlier. Best guess about the time frame but I am certain of the location. Outta here, Mike sends . . .