M60 Tank Relocation Paterson New Jersey

The Military Transport Association (MTA) is the northern New Jersey based affiliate of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA). We are a historic military vehicle collectors club. The town of Paterson, NJ contacted our organization and asked if we were able to move an M-60 battle tank from its display base on Garret Mountain, Passaic County Park in Paterson to the towns Veterans Memorial Park, three miles away. After investigating what was involved and getting the proper clearances from the US Army a few of our members, with a lot of resources, executed the move on 10/9/2010. This is the story as shown on local news. To say the least this was an unprecedented achievement done by volunteers. No military or governmental entities assisted with the physical relocation. This was done by civilians who donated their time, knowledge and equipment. The old location was rather secluded. The Vietnam era tank is now in a place of honor. It will be seen and appreciated by more people.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Vietnam
• M60
• tank
• Paterson
• New
• Jersey
• MVPA
• MTA
• Military
• Transport
• Association
• Vehicle
• Preservation

[dougdobbs]

Well done, gents.  My compliments.

[Mr07077]

Unlike the Whitehouse, the American flag flies high at my house to honor our Vets !