This vehicle and four others ran Strong & Proud in the Veteran's Parades in Mesa AZ and in San Jose CA on 11/11/11. The MVTF brought vehicles to eight (8) off site events this year and will continue to "Keep History Alive & Running".
that hose isn't looking good....either it's gonna pop out from its place or get cut. you should change it anyway cause its disrupting the flow of the coolant.
The Jumbo was a regular Sherman given to the Brits, who added a bigger gun and a counter weight. There were a large amount of them that were used in WWII. These Shermans could go toe-toe with Tigers/Panthers. After WWII they had continuous usage in Korea.
The Jumbo was not given to the British. It was designed as an assault tank to be used to breach the Siegfried Line. it was a standard M4A3(75)W with extra armor added to the glacis and hull sides at the factory. A new, thicker differential housing was specially cast for the tank along with a new, heavily armored turret and mantlet. 254 of them were built with the standard 75mm M3 gun. In 1945, in theater conversions took place with the 76mm M1 gun replacing the 75mm.
Sorry for my ignorance... Was the Jumbo Sherman an actual production tank used during WWII or just a custom or concept tank that never saw action? Was this developed to battle the more powerful Panzer and Tiger tanks? Watching tv shows about WWII I don't ever recall hearing about the Jumbo Sherman. I'd like to know more about it.
That GAA is sounding beautiful.
ArmourWorld 1 week ago
This vehicle and four others ran Strong & Proud in the Veteran's Parades in Mesa AZ and in San Jose CA on 11/11/11. The MVTF brought vehicles to eight (8) off site events this year and will continue to "Keep History Alive & Running".
DugBlz 3 months ago
You may also like," Hetzer Jagdpanzer 38 75mm low-res" and "JAGDPANZER 38 HETZER TO ARIZONA FROM MVTF" video's
Thks again for viewing, others vehicles to be added as we get them running
DugBlz 5 months ago
This vehicle is heading into the final phase of restoration and unit markings. We'll keep you updated as to its progress. Thks
DugBlz 5 months ago
Good Call. You are correct. That hose was noticed during fluid checks and replaced just prior to backing the vehicle from the courtyard.
DugBlz 5 months ago
that hose isn't looking good....either it's gonna pop out from its place or get cut. you should change it anyway cause its disrupting the flow of the coolant.
xXturbo86Xx 5 months ago
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DugBlz 5 months ago
is that TheChieftainWOT in the Commander's hatch?
DiveroBisana 5 months ago
Good question, they were not well known. Here is a good history clip of these vehicles
M4A3E2 History (Part 3) Ver 1.wmv He has posted 3 parts and maybe I can get him some more current stuff.?
DugBlz 5 months ago
@triton2toro
The Jumbo was a regular Sherman given to the Brits, who added a bigger gun and a counter weight. There were a large amount of them that were used in WWII. These Shermans could go toe-toe with Tigers/Panthers. After WWII they had continuous usage in Korea.
AstraRacing08 5 months ago
@AstraRacing08
The Jumbo was not given to the British. It was designed as an assault tank to be used to breach the Siegfried Line. it was a standard M4A3(75)W with extra armor added to the glacis and hull sides at the factory. A new, thicker differential housing was specially cast for the tank along with a new, heavily armored turret and mantlet. 254 of them were built with the standard 75mm M3 gun. In 1945, in theater conversions took place with the 76mm M1 gun replacing the 75mm.
toadmanstankpictures 5 months ago
@AstraRacing08
You're confusing the Jumbo with the Firefly, mate.
BlackAcebt2 5 months ago
Sorry for my ignorance... Was the Jumbo Sherman an actual production tank used during WWII or just a custom or concept tank that never saw action? Was this developed to battle the more powerful Panzer and Tiger tanks? Watching tv shows about WWII I don't ever recall hearing about the Jumbo Sherman. I'd like to know more about it.
triton2toro 5 months ago