Name This Photo!!! - The AFV Recognition Thread

[ironduke57]

If it is any consolation APG has a habit of placing their exhibits on track-ways as seen in photos.

Cheers.

tango22a

And then let them rust away. :'(

Regards,
ironduke57

 

[geo]

And then let them rust away. :'(
Regards,
ironduke57

While the Marder III looks a little worse for wear, the Semovente looks pretty good for it's age.

I figure that the AFVs were made for the outdoors & the elements are part and parcel of what they were expected to endure...

Besides, considering the size of Aberdeen's collection, it would require a huge amount of display space.

 

[ironduke57]

But there are much tanks/afv´s which are in desperate need for some loving:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%201/P7130049.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%201/P8140119.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040148.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040153.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040165.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040193.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040220.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040239.jpg (Only Pz IV with hydraulic steering system!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040254.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040270.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040312.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040322.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040326.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/P9040295.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/PA020032.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/falcon039/Ordnance%20Museum%202/PA110010.jpg

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Maybe an "Adopt a tank!" campaign would be a good idea. Sorry for the OT, but I had to do it.

Regards,
ironduke57

 

[geo]

There is no doubt that there are many that are in great need of TLC
A partial shelter - open sheds without walls - and away from the grass & weeds would be a good start to providing some protection

I figure that APG has more vehicles than they know what to do with.... or the resources ( staff & $$$ ) to do it with.
Many appear to have received a lick of fresh paint - I guess those old WW2 vehicles are just patiently awaiting their turn

 

[ironduke57]

IIRC I read on tanknet they they were able to get some extra funds to repaint some vehicles because of environmental unfriendly paint used before (leaded paint & such).

Regards,
ironduke57

 

[Red 6]

Plus the climate in Maryland is absolutely terrible in regards to preserving the AFVs on display at Aberdeen.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

They only recently put the tanks on concrete, before they sat on the grass, silly buggers, they are despised by most collectors.

 

[ironduke57]

Come on guys! Post something after this depressing pix/thoughts.

Regards,
ironduke57

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Just to get the ball rolling again

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Ok who stole the space ship from Area 51?


;D











I think I hear those damn black helicopters coming now.  ;D

 

[Snafu-Bar]

That's the Da Vinci tank if i'm not mistaken.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

That's the Da Vinci tank if i'm not mistaken.

Cheers

Your go

 

[Snafu-Bar]

Ok here goes...

 

[CEEBEE501]

Renault FT-17?

 

[Snafu-Bar]

No but france was sent one for testing..

 

[chanman]

Ford 3-ton tank

 

[Snafu-Bar]

Your up...

 

[chanman]

 

[tango22a]

Swedish APC . Saw one fired up on range on Future Weapoons.

Cheers,

tango22a

 

[chanman]

Swedish APC . Saw one fired up on range on Future Weapoons.

Cheers,

tango22a

Nope.