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Unique ID:
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1321
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Added to Database:
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5 September 2010
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Last Edited:
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25 August 2012
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Type (ID):
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M47 Patton (1640)
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Model (ID):
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Belgian Service (1646)
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Location Category (ID):
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Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor (67010)
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Location (ID):
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Richardson Motor Pool (67060)
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Serial Number: |
2947 (source: D. Moriarty).
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Registration: |
“53892” stencilled on glacis (lightly painted over when seen in 1983) and on plate attached to rear left hull.
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Other Identification: |
Belgian flag (black, yellow and red vertical stripes) and white circle painted on glacis (both lightly painted over when seen in 1983). Belgian flag painted on rear registration plate. “2947” chalked on glacis. White circle daubed on rear of turret stowage box. Red spot painted on front right mud flap. Cylindrical muzzle brake.
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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: Unknown Location, Belgium (Belgian Army service)
3: Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA (Current location)
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Text in original Preserved American Tanks publication:
[No entry]
Text in Preserved American Tanks Update:
[No entry]
Text in original Preserved Tanks In USA publication:
It is believed that this M47 was used by the Belgian Army prior to it being acquired by the museum in July 1982. The bow-gunner's position has been converted to become the driver's position, and the original driver's position has been replaced by ammunition storage racks. It has jettisonable-fuel-tank racks fitted at the rear, and it is in running order. It was stored in the LST Building before being moved to the Richardson Motor Pool (source: D. Moriarty).
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September 2010
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1: Front view
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3722
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 186
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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2: Driver's instrument panel
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3723
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 170
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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3: Driver's 'joystick' controls
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3724
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 178
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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4: Gear selection legend
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3725
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 157
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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5: Main gun breech
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3726
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 341
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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6: Gun mount data plate
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3727
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 469
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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7: Vehicle data plate, obstructed by driver's side ammu...
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3728
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 165
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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8: Ballistic table, mounted on the right side of the turret...
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3729
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 173
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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9: Ballistic table, mounted on the left side of the turret ...
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3730
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 156
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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10: Right rear view, showing cylindrical muzzle brake
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3731
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 194
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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11: Registration number on glacis
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3732
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 167
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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12: Rear registration plate
Taken: September 2010
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3733
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 153
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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2009
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13: Upper rear left view
Taken: 2009 (Estimated)
Contributor: D. Moriarty
Photo ID: 3721
Added: 9 September 2010
Filename: Dig_M47-...
Views: 176
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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June 1983
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14: Front view
Taken: 30 June 1983
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 3710
Added: 5 September 2010
Filename: Scan_M47...
Views: 180
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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15: Front right view
Taken: 30 June 1983
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 3711
Added: 5 September 2010
Filename: Scan_M47...
Views: 590
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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16: Left view
Taken: 30 June 1983
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 3712
Added: 5 September 2010
Filename: Scan_M47...
Views: 186
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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17: Left view
Taken: 30 June 1983
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 3713
Added: 5 September 2010
Filename: Scan_M47...
Views: 163
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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18: Rear left view
Taken: 30 June 1983
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 3714
Added: 5 September 2010
Filename: Scan_M47...
Views: 165
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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