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Unique ID:
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801
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Added to Database:
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June 2009
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Last Edited:
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June 2009
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Type (ID):
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M47 Patton (1640)
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Model (ID):
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Late Production Version (1643)
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Location Category (ID):
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Panzermuseum (17100)
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Location (ID):
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External Display Area (17100)
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Serial Number: |
911 (source: M. Foti).
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Registration: |
“USA 30864251” painted on hull sides.
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Other Identification: |
White star marking currently painted on nose (not seen previously).
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Collection Reference: |
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Links: |
The Tank Guy
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Location History:
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1: Detroit Tank Arsenal / TACOM, Warren, Macomb County, Michigan, USA (Primary manufacturer June 1951-November 1953)
2: Panzermuseum, Thun, Bern, Switzerland (Current location)
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This M47 was evaluated by the Swiss Army in 1952, but lost out against the Centurion (source: M. Foti).
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May 2009
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1: Front view
Taken: 19 May 2009
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1356
Added: 7 June 2009
Filename: Dig_M47_...
Views: 326
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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2: Front right view
Taken: 19 May 2009
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1357
Added: 7 June 2009
Filename: Dig_M47_...
Views: 466
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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April 1984
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3: Front left view
Taken: 27 April 1984
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 1353
Added: 7 June 2009
Filename: Scan_M47...
Views: 188
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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4: Front left view
Taken: 27 April 1984
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 1354
Added: 7 June 2009
Filename: Scan_M47...
Views: 202
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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5: Front right view
Taken: 27 April 1984
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 1355
Added: 7 June 2009
Filename: Scan_M47...
Views: 317
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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