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Unique ID:
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109
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Added to Database:
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May 2008
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Last Edited:
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22 March 2012
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Type (ID):
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Panzerkampfwagen III (70)
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Model (ID):
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Ausf L (149)
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Location Category (ID):
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The Tank Museum - Public Areas (3000)
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Location (ID):
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World War 2 (3010)
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Serial Number: |
74375: chassis number.
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Other Identification: |
“7” painted on turret sides. German crosses painted on hull sides. Painted overall sand.
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Collection Reference: |
E1951.28. (Entry E0000.1065).
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Links: |
Museum Vehicle Record Wikipedia: Battle of Alam el Halfa
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Location History:
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1: Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg (MAN) AG, Nürnberg, Bavaria, Middle Franconia, Germany (June 1942) 2: Napoli, Italy (Staging point) 3: Benghazi, Libya (Staging point 18 July 1942) 4: Alam Halfa, Egypt (Battle of Alam Halfa late August-early September 1942) 5: Directorate of Tank Design, Chertsey, Surrey, South East England, Britain (From capture until moved to Bovington) 6: The Tank Museum - Public Areas, Bovington, Dorset, South West England, Britain (Current location) 7: The Tank Museum - Tankfest Arena, Bovington, Dorset, South West England, Britain (Tankfest 2009) 8: The Tank Museum - Public Areas, Bovington, Dorset, South West England, Britain (Current location) 9: The Tank Museum - Tankfest Arena, Bovington, Dorset, South West England, Britain (Tankfest 2011) 10: The Tank Museum - Public Areas, Bovington, Dorset, South West England, Britain (Current location)
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Text in original Preserved German Tanks publication:
This Ausf L was built by MAN in June 1942. It was sent by rail direct from Nürnberg to Naples and was then shipped aboard the SS Lerica to Benghazi. There it was issued to 7 Kompanie 8th Panzer Regiment, 15th Panzer Division, and probably fought at Alam Halfa. After capture it was shipped to the School of Tank Technology at Chobham Lane, Chertsey, Surrey, before being moved to Bovington. It is a mid-production model and still retains hull escape hatches, though it is missing the vision slots from the right turret front and the turret sides. It is missing the spaced armour plate from its mantlet though it has the mounting for it. It has recently been restored to running order and has taken part in Bovington Battle Day displays.
Text in Preserved German Tanks Update:
This is an early production Ausf L, modified for ‘tropical’ use. It arrived in Benghazi on 18 July 1942. It arrived at the front between 28 and 31 July 1942. It was put on the museum books in 1951. It has been repainted in its original colouring and markings. It took part in Tankfests 2009 and 2011.
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June 2011
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1: Left view
Taken: 25 June 2011 Contributor: Peeteekayy Photo ID: 6798 Added: 26 February 2012 Filename: 58853481... Views: 265 Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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March 2011
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2: Front left view
Taken: 8 March 2011 Contributor: M. Foti Photo ID: 7113 Added: 21 March 2012 Filename: 56126173... Views: 225 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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3: Upper front view
Taken: 7 March 2011 Contributor: M. Foti Photo ID: 7109 Added: 21 March 2012 Filename: 56132187... Views: 232 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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4: Upper front left view
Taken: 7 March 2011 Contributor: M. Foti Photo ID: 7110 Added: 21 March 2012 Filename: 56131981... Views: 244 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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5: Front right view
Taken: 7 March 2011 Contributor: M. Foti Photo ID: 7111 Added: 21 March 2012 Filename: 56132258... Views: 376 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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6: Front right view
Taken: 7 March 2011 Contributor: M. Foti Photo ID: 7112 Added: 21 March 2012 Filename: 56126410... Views: 421 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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7: Front left view
Taken: 6 March 2011 Contributor: M. Foti Photo ID: 7108 Added: 21 March 2012 Filename: 56126376... Views: 248 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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October 2008
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8: Front left view
Taken: 27 October 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 4746 Added: 3 April 2011 Filename: P1030771... Views: 228 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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9: Front right view
Taken: 27 October 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 4747 Added: 3 April 2011 Filename: P1030768... Views: 217 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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10: Rear left view
Taken: 27 October 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 4748 Added: 3 April 2011 Filename: P1030772... Views: 258 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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11: Rear right view
Taken: 27 October 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 4749 Added: 3 April 2011 Filename: P1030770... Views: 216 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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12: Rear right view
Taken: 27 October 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 4750 Added: 3 April 2011 Filename: P1030769... Views: 180 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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October 1982
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13: Front left view
Taken: 26 October 1982 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 6745 Added: 12 February 2012 Filename: Scan_PzI... Views: 200 Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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14: Front view
Taken: Date Unknown Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 53 Added: 26 May 2008 Filename: Scan_PzI... Views: 267 Select/Has Priority: 1/0
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