Gents,

I'm looking for any photos of the M103, -A1, -A2 in service or test for an article I'm putting together. I have photos of a preserved T43 and M103A2 but would like [photos in service if anyone out there has them. Original prints will be digitised and returned. Good digital copies (300DPI+ large format JPEGs)of originals are acceptable. I'm only looking for copies of photos where the sender has the copyright or, as is the case with US and Canadian Archive photos, the photo copyright gives explicit permission to copy. All sources will be credited.

Also, if these are personal photos, any anecdotes from the vehicle's service will be gladly accepted for possible inclusion in the article. I'll make sure everyone who submits gets a copy of the final article as well.

Thanks a lot, guys. I don't normally slide over into the "modern" era, but I've always like the big ol' M103 and have a chance to produce an article for a magazine if I can get some good "in action" photos to balance my preserved vehicle shots.

Also, if you know of any other forums where I could profitable post this request, please let me know.

Contact me here or at my home address:

tankmodeler at rogers dot com

Paul

Good luck, Paul!
I've been searching for years, literally! I've found the best source for pictures was an article by David Doyle, in AFV Modeler #20. I've contacted APG, Fort Knox, Carlisle barracks in PA. and numerous other sources, and usually end up high & dry. I want an M103A2 in my collection SO bad, and obviously will wait for your article as well.
From one AMPS member to another, contact David Doyle!

Best of luck.
Rod

I can do a walk around of the M103 at Bovington if you want.

There used to be an M-103 sitting as a gate guard outside the Marine Corps reserve facility in Rochester, NY. I have no idea whether the tank is still there, but it might be. If anyone is near Rochester, perhaps they can do some walk-around pics.

Semper Fi,
Dave

Hi Paul:
I have a very few pics taken at the American Armoured Foundation Museum in Virginia. You are welcome to them. Hard to photograph in that museum because of the no flash policy.
http://s661.photobucket.com/albums/uu336/8Hussar/

I can sent them to you via email as well.
They are found under the "NATO Tanks" section.
Cheers
Don

Thanks, Dave. That vehicle is the one I have about 60 photos of from when I was making a master for Commander Series models. Not the one he eventually came out with, mind, but another one.

THanks anyway, though.

Paul

Thanks, Darren, but I really need service photos. I have a lot of preserved vehicles already, but thanks again for the offer.

Paul

That, sir, is a damfine idea! Thanks!

Paul