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The Centrum Tradycji Polskich Wojsk Pancernych (Centre for Traditional Polish Armour) is the base of 11 Lubuska Dywizja Kawalerii Pancernej (11LDKPanc) im. Króla Jana III Sobieskiego (11 Lubuskie Armoured Cavalry Division of King John III Sobieski). 11LDKPanc takes its origin from the 11th Infantry Division of the 3rd Polish Army, which was formed twice: in 1944 and 1945. It was also transformed a few times: in 1949 into 11th Motorized, in 1952 into Mechanized, and in 1963 into an Armoured Division. It is the only armoured division in the Polish Land forces. Its primary role is to serve in a European Battlegroup alongside troops from Germany and France. It is equipped with Leopard 2A4 tanks, and armoured personnel carriers.
During the Second World War this base was a prisoner of war camp, Stalag Luft III. It was the scene of many escape attempts as depicted in the films ‘The Wooden Horse’ and ‘The Great Escape’.
There is a collection of armoured vehicles arranged in an outdoor display in front of the barracks.
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| Location ID: | 16405 | | Latitude, Longitude: | 51.62738837, 15.28603792 | | Location Accuracy: | 6 |
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2255
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White stars painted on hull sides. Unit markings painted on transmission cover. “USA 1923” daubed on sides of hull and turret, and “WOSIM USA” daubed on sides of hull, when recovered. Painted overall in a sand and green camouflage scheme when recovered.
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This tank destroyer was recovered from Iraq, and is believed to have previously been captured by Iraq from Iranian forces. It is mounted on a low, flat concrete plinth next to a line of flag poles. It appears to be fitted with a non-standard gun and muzzle brake, indicating it was probably up-gunned by its original owners.
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2) T-34-85 Tank
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2252
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72 (turret): “72” cast into rear left turret side.
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“1213” and Polish Eagle painted on turret sides.
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This T-34 is mounted on a sloping plinth (with a plaque) in the middle of the vehicle display.
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2253
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“0535” and Polish diamond insignia painted on turret sides.
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This tank is mounted on a low, flat concrete plinth.
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2254
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“0311” painted on left turret side, and right and rear turret stowage boxes. Polish diamond insignia painted on forward turret sides.
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This tank is mounted on a low, flat concrete plinth.
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| Location ID: | 16407 | | Latitude, Longitude: | 0, 0 | | Location Accuracy: | 0 |
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5) T-34-85 Tank
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2256
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“2788” and Polish Eagle painted on turret sides.
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This T-34 is believed to be in running order.
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