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VonForhud
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:42 am
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In my country we have lots of old equipment.

As we were allied with the Germans for most of the Second world war most of the German equipment left in Denmark was sent to Norway by the Americans as they saw us as enemies.

This picture changed with the introduction of the Cold War, USA needed us as an ally to control the Russian East See Fleets movements, geographically speaking Denmark is perfect for that.

Much of the equipment we received/bought is still around.

Take a look at this site for a comprehensive review.

www.drostrup.com/

There is also info on privately owned AFVs.

If you need help with translating the texts just contact me.

PS I am not affiliated with this site in any way.

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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:48 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
Very interesting site! A while back I saw some pictures of 2 very shot up A30 Avengers on a range in Denmark. I don't suppose anyone has tried to rescue those? Tim,

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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
If I understand the site correctly, The Lorrain Schlepper found in Iraq is now in the procession of their Panzer Museum. That is good news if so. BTW VonForhud _________________ Joe_D

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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
I dont think the army wants to give away its targets. I know of one occastion where a bunch of enthusiasts got and restored a 1943 M10 Tank Destroyer, it is now fully restored but not on display. If anyone wants I can find out more, they have a website, but its Danish only. _________________ hvasnakkerduom.blogspo...wagen.html

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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:18 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
At Joe_D That is not correct! The Lorraine was encountered in Iraq in 2005, they think it was STOLEN from a museum somewhere and used by the Iraqis. The text goes on to explain that the sideplates was stolen just hours after this photo was taken. Sadly Denmark has no history of taking enemy materiel on display.

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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
Sorry to hear that, I have seen images of a US Army Low Boy loading her up for transport but have no idea where she ended up . _________________ Joe_D

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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
Also a from me. I'am not so familiar with Danish, but phonetic the word Forhud sounds like a dutch word What means the word ''Øvelsesterræn''? Regards, Lesley

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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
- Joe_D Sorry to hear that, I have seen images of a US Army Low Boy loading her up for transport but have no idea where she ended up . I have made contact with the photographer, are you POSITIVE it got taken away? PLEASE let me know any information you have. _________________ hvasnakkerduom.blogspo...wagen.html

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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
- L.Delsing Also a from me. I'am not so familiar with Danish, but phonetic the word Forhud sounds like a dutch word What means the word ''Øvelsesterræn''? Regards, Lesley Why do I have the feeling some of us are being denied the opportunity to learn some new and naughty phrases that we can't post "in the clear"? Sadly, our online "language translator" fails us on Danish and Swedish.

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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:07 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
- L.Delsing Also a from me. I'am not so familiar with Danish, but phonetic the word Forhud sounds like a dutch word What means the word ''Øvelsesterræn''? Regards, Lesley Thanks! Øvelsesterræn is practiceterrain. The place you hold drills and maneuvers. Cheers _________________ hvasnakkerduom.blogspo...wagen.html

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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:32 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
Hi VonForhud Welcome in the nutcase society, where all the AFV-fan's meet Michel _________________ I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just Not You

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Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:41 am Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
My mistake The images I saw were of a North Korean manufactured "Koksan" SP being up loaded. Some how I thought it was the "Lorrain Schlepper" _________________ Joe_D

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Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:25 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
Thanks for all your welcomes! I shall translate the soldiers letter to me, sometime during this weekend. I am afraid it contains some disturbing news. (cliffhanger eh?) _________________ hvasnakkerduom.blogspo...wagen.html

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Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
ForHud = in dutch Voorhuid = Foreskin

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Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: Tanks and AFVs in Denmark
- TimRoyall Very interesting site! A while back I saw some pictures of 2 very shot up A30 Avengers on a range in Denmark. I don't suppose anyone has tried to rescue those? Tim, Tim, is there any possibility to get these pictures? I'm not aware that these 2 tanks exist. best, Pierre-Olivier _________________ soldat_ryan @ hotmail.com Looking for photos of Sherman manufacturer's plates

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