Tank ID

[Bear]

Hello,

I've had this PK photo for awhile now and have always wondered what type of tank is in the picture.

thanks,

barry

[Bear]

backside...

[Laurence Strong]

first guess was right Tiger 1

Edited September 30, 2006 by Laurence Strong

[Bear]

thanks Laurence...

barry

[Kev in Deva]

backside...

Great picture Bear.

This tiger and crew are obviously resting up, indicated by the muzzle cover over the 88mm gun and the rear engine deck hatch being up, probably for maintance work on the engine.

And she is also well camoflauged from enemy observation, either as protection agains "Jabos" enemy fighters, or observation by enemy troops, and yet the crew feel safe enough not to mount a watch.

Interestingly the Balkan Cross seems to have been repainted a little forward of the original, as you can see a faint outline to the crosses left!!

The blue stamp I think indicates its an official Press released photograph for public viewing.

Kevin in Deva

Edited September 30, 2006 by Kev in Deva

[Firefly]

Panzer IV (or 'Tiger I') without a doubt. She's showing some signs of battle damage, but the crew look happy enough rested-up. As Kevin states, no wonder it was an 'official' photo!

[Firefly]

I meant Panzer VI of course, not IV!!

[Bear]

Thanks,

I don't have a clue when it come to WWII military vehicles...

barry

[Laurence Strong]

Hi Barry

In this case the road wheels are a dead give away. Glad it helped, nice photo by the way