- bialy-r- Rikard_Hufschmied
It was in very, very bad shape and was something that has been pointed out here and on other forums for years. If it indeed collapsed my guess is that there was not much to salvage. I seem to remember that when discussed a couple of years ago the consensus was pretty much that it was a "goner" already, beyond anything more than a costly stabilizing cosmetic restoration.
It was the only A13 Cruiser Mk III tank in France, they could done more than simply scrap every element of it.
- Rikard_Hufschmied- KoluchiyI am remembering plenty of swear words that are always spoken about preservation of historical machines in Russia.
I can only advice to europeans to watch better over their own techniks, because as it is visible the preservation of machines in Europe is far from the dreams.
Let's not start that again. Neglect is, sad to say, universal.
- the_shadockThe Tiger of Vimoutiers will get a complete cosmetic restoration on next year (hopefully), including preserving/protecting the internal parts and interior, repainting the exterior with a more accurate camo and replacing some of the missing elements (exhaust pipes and protection, side skirts, etc..) with new material.
All of this is currently discussed with the city of Vimoutiers, the Montormel memorial, a local association and the organism that is responsible for the historical monuments in France.
Pierre-Olivier
- the_shadockthe next candidate for scrap is most probably this vehicle. Nothing has been done for years, and most probably nothing will be done (it's too expensive..) :
- Hanno_Spoelstra
P-O,
What is the history of this FT-17? Could it be a genuine WW1 battle relic presented to Renault?
H.
- the_shadockI don't know anything about this tank, neither its history, nor if it ever saw any combat. I guess that it is displayed at this place at least since 1919-1920, but it could have been set up there in 1918 already. I really don't know anything yet.
- Hanno_Spoelstra
Pierre-Olivier,
Looks like it was damaged in combat, if there is a (heroic) history, there would be a reason to display it. Hopefully someone will find out more about its history to help secure its future.
Why did you write "the next candidate for scrap is most probably this vehicle"? Is there a genuine reason to fear it will be scrapped?
Thanks,
Hanno
- the_shadockIf the turret totally collapses, it would probably damage the hull and provoke the tank scrapping, like what happened to the A13 tank at Audinghen.
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