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Unique ID:
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856
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Added to Database:
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July 2009
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Last Edited:
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July 2009
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Type (ID):
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Semovente da 75/18 (5400)
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Model (ID):
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Semovente M42 da 75/18 (5430)
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Location Category (ID):
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Parco Fauna Orobica (5160)
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Location (ID):
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Bergamo (5160)
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“RE 6173” is painted on the nose; however this was not previously visible so may not be authentic.
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Other Identification: |
The Ram’s Head insignia of the Ariete Armoured Division is painted on the left side of the superstructure.
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Location History:
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1: Fiat Ansaldo Company, Genova, Province of Genova, Liguria, Italy (Manufacturer)
2: Parco Fauna Orobica, Bergamo, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy (Current location)
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Text in original Preserved Italian Tanks publication:
This M42 Semovente is displayed in the Park in the upper part of the city. It used to be fitted with a fake wooden gun, was missing most external fittings, and was generally in a poor condition, but it has recently been restored. It has a plate on the side that states “A gift of the tankers of Bergamo to the city”. (Source: M. Viucci and D. Guglielmi).
Text in Preserved Italian Tanks Update:
[No entry]
Text in original Preserved Tanks In Italy publication:
This Semovente has been on display in the open since 1959, fitted with a fake gun. It was restored by OTO Melara in 2007 and a canopy has been installed over it to give it some protection from the elements. It was not a full restoration, for example the fittings missing from the rear hull were not replaced, but the replica gun was removed and replaced with a correct one. (Source: M. Foti).
Before restoration it was generally in poor condition, with peeling paint, most of the internal components missing, and some signs of rust. Where the sand-coloured paint was missing it was possible to see it was originally painted dark green. (Source: P. Podavini via Censimento website).
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June 2009
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1: Front left view
Taken: 11 June 2009
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1591
Added: 14 July 2009
Filename: IMG1287_...
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2: Front left view
Taken: 11 June 2009
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1592
Added: 14 July 2009
Filename: IMG1290_...
Views: 790
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3: Front right view
Taken: 11 June 2009
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1593
Added: 14 July 2009
Filename: IMG1292_...
Views: 327
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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4: Front right view
Taken: 11 June 2009
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1594
Added: 14 July 2009
Filename: IMG1293_...
Views: 402
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5: Front view
Taken: Date Unknown
Contributor: M. Viucci
Photo ID: 1595
Added: 14 July 2009
Filename: Scan_Sem...
Views: 337
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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6: Front right view
Taken: Date Unknown
Contributor: M. Viucci
Photo ID: 1596
Added: 14 July 2009
Filename: Scan_Sem...
Views: 320
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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7: Right view
Taken: Date Unknown
Contributor: M. Viucci
Photo ID: 1597
Added: 14 July 2009
Filename: Scan_Sem...
Views: 283
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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8: Left view
Taken: Date Unknown
Contributor: M. Viucci
Photo ID: 1599
Added: 14 July 2009
Filename: Scan_Sem...
Views: 498
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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9: Front close-up view
Taken: Date Unknown
Contributor: M. Viucci
Photo ID: 1600
Added: 14 July 2009
Filename: Scan_Sem...
Views: 252
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10: Front right view
Taken: Date Unknown
Contributor: M. Viucci
Photo ID: 1601
Added: 14 July 2009
Filename: Scan_Sem...
Views: 355
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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