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*T* - Tiger I, Bovington, UK

Discussion in 'Preserved Military Vehicle Registry Project' started by Ricky, Dec 3, 2007.

  1. Ricky

    Ricky Well-Known Member

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    Location:
    Luton, UK
    via TanksinWW2
    Vehicle type
    Pz. Kpfw. Tiger Ausf. E (Tiger I)

    Current location
    The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, UK

    Condition
    Excellent – is in full running order

    History
    Originally a Tiger of the Schwere Panzer-Abteilung 504 with turret number 131, this was the first Tiger I captured by the Allies (by the British in Tunisa)
    http://www.tiger-tank.com/ (overview site)
    http://www.tiger-tank.com/secure/journal.htm (the history of the tank since its capture, with pictures)
    http://www.tankmuseum.co.uk/news/pr_tig ... 40605.html (includes details of how it was captured)

    Links
    <http://news.webshots.com/album/308909893qsqwXC>
    selection of photographs (pre-restoration) from dennis trowbridge

    <http://www.pedg.co.uk/chollie.htm>
    Includes a selection of photographs (post-restoration) from Chollie
     

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