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November 2021
Frontlines
One fantastic hobby
Online games like World of Tanks are introducing a new generation of enthusiasts to our hobby
ANDREW STONE
There are
three articles
which I am particularly
pleased to share with you in
this issue because I believe,
they accurately demonstrate
the varied interests across
our ‘collective’ hobby.
The first focuses on the
interior restoration of a
World War Two Sherman
V, the article explaining the
complexities and challenges
faced by Gavin Barlow and
the Armoured Engineering
team in the project. Even
if you’re not mechanically
minded, it makes for fas-
cinating reading about the
work involved in restoring
80-year-old vehicles and
the effort taken to get them
‘accurate’.
The second is the article
written by Kevin Carroll,
community affairs director
for the Museum of Amer-
ican Armor in the US. For
some time now I have
viewed online games like
World of Tanks as having
a role to play in the classic
military vehicle world but
have not quite understood
where they fit in and what
our coverage should be.
Well, Kevin has hit the
proverbial nail on the head,
explaining that these games
are introducing a new
generation of enthusiasts
to our hobby. And, as he
explains, while they may not
be completely accurate, or
teach them everything, they
are ‘lighting a fire’ among
young gamers. It is then up
to individuals like you and
me, museums, reenactor
groups and of course mag-
azines like CMV to develop
this interest further.
The third article is the
wonderful piece penned
by George Blake on pages
72 to 76. As George says,
he does not own a military
vehicle, but that does not
make him any less of a
classic military vehicle en-
thusiast than someone who
does. George is a ‘collec-
tor’, having amassed a sig-
nificant number of historic
armoured vehicle parts over
the years. He shares with us
some of the unusual pieces
in his collection, making for
another fascinating read.
It just goes to show that
there are many avenues
into our hobby. Enjoy the
read and, as always, your
feedback is welcome.
EDITOR
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Features
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Inside Out
World War Two Sherman V undergoes an
extensive interior restoration
August and September saw several more military
shows being held across the UK with plenty of live
action and vehicles on display. This battle re-enactment
image was taken at the Victory Show.
For more on the show scene, see pages 28 to 37
TOBY SAVAGE
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Tanks, Trucks and
Firepower
Annual military event proves a showstopper!
30
Capel Military Show
Back and bigger and better than ever
34
The Victory Show
Another successful staging of the
popular event
44
Mobilising the Paris Bus
How buses from the capital were taken into
military service
50
An Afghan Arsenal
A look at the vehicles and weapons left
behind by the US military
56
Soviet Armour Graveyard
Before the US withdrawal, Afghanistan was
already littered with military vehicles
62
Electric Avenue
Enthusiast builds three-quarter scale electric
Willys Jeep
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The Gaming Generation
How online games are educating the youth
about military vehicles
Stamp
ALL IMAGES COURTESY ROYAL MAIL
New set of stamps issued by Royal Mail featuring
British Army vehicles will appeal to collectors and
enthusiasts alike
he Royal Mail
has released a
set of stamps
featuring stunning
paintings of eight British
Army armoured vehicles,
including main battle tanks,
from across the decades.
Seven of the eight stamps
in the main set were painted
exclusively for Royal Mail
by ex-battle tank crewman,
turned military artist, Mick
Graham. A further four
stamps, presented in a
miniature sheet, include a
range of specialist support
and patrol vehicles used by
the British Army.
Royal Mail worked closely
with the Ministry of Defence on the stamp
issue and the full set of is available in a
Presentation Pack retailing at £16.20.
The stamps and a range of collectible
products are available at www.royalmail.
com/britisharmyvehicles and went on sale
from September 2, 2021.
The eight images feature accurate
paintings of important vehicles in action
through the years since the First World
War. Artist Mick Graham was part of the
4th Royal Tank Regiment, serving for 15
years, including as a Gunnery Instructor
on Chieftain Tanks before turning his
hand to art.
The British Army has always needed
vehicles to transport food, munitions
and supplies to allow soldiers to carry
out their operations. For centuries, this
meant the horse and wagon. At the start
of World War One, however, breaking
through trenches defended by barbed
wire and machine guns required new
vehicles. This led to the development
of an innovative experimental armoured
vehicle with a petrol engine, a turret for
armament and tracks to cross broken
ground. Of course we now know it today
as ‘Little Willie’.
While this vehicle never saw combat
action the innovation and experimentation
which were hallmarks of its development
led to the construction of the first
rhomboid-shaped tanks, 49 of which first
fought in September 1916. By the end
of the war, Britain had developed most
of the types of armoured vehicles still in
service today: tank, armoured personnel
carrier, self-propelled artillery and an
engineer vehicle.
On the day World War One ended,
a floating tank was being trialled.
Between the two world wars,
MK IV
The first use of Mark I tanks on the Somme
in September 1916 had mixed results, but
British Commander-in-Chief General Douglas
Haig saw their potential and ordered 1,000.
The Mark II and III tanks were made in small
quantities, but it was the Mark IV, with over
1,200 made, that saw the most use before
the war’s end.
Centurion MK 9
The Centurion was the British answer to the
German Panther tank, developed in World
War Two. It missed seeing wartime action by
a month but went on to have a long service
life. The tank went through 13 marks (or
models) in British Army service, showing an
ability to be upgraded.
Challenger 2
The Challenger 2 was issued to regiments in
1998 after extensive testing. It has Chobham
armour, a still-secret composite arrangement
of material including ceramics that gives
much greater protection than steel alone
against modern weapons.
Coyote
The Coyote Tactical Support Vehicle is based
on the Jackal but has six wheels instead
of four. The extra wheels allow it to carry a
heavier load and up to five soldiers, and it
can act as a support vehicle for the Jackal.
the army experimented with a fully
mechanised force, including tracked
scout carriers, tanks, gun tugs and
trucks to ferry troops – controlled via
newly effective radios.
Despite the success of the trials, the
financial depression of the 1930s and
the emphasis on the Royal Navy
Army Wildcat
The Wildcat AH Mk 1 Reconnaissance
Helicopter has a number of roles to fulfil
including airborne reconnaissance, command
and control, transport of six troops or
supplies, and the carrying of a sophisticated
battlefield surveillance system.
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Trojan
Trojan is an armoured engineer vehicle that is
equipped to clear obstacles on the battlefield.
It can have a dozer blade or a mine plough
fitted to the front, has an excavator arm and
can position a fascine – a large bundle of
plastic pipes – in a gap to allow other vehicles
to cross. It can also tow a trailer-mounted,
rocket-propelled mine-clearing system.
Foxhound
The Foxhound is a lightweight and fast patrol
vehicle, with a maximum speed of 70mph. It
has a V-shaped hull to channel the blast from
mines or improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
away from the underside of the vehicle. It
has a crew of two and can carry up to four
troops in the rear.
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Stamp of Approval
New stamp set issued by Royal Mail features
British Army vehicles
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The Collector
George Blake discusses his hobby –
collecting vehicle parts
COVER IMAGE:
Cover Image: A Scammell
participates in a recovery exercise at the Tanks,
Trucks and Firepower Show.
ROB TYSALL
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Classic Military Vehicle
Issue 246
November 2021
Contents
Regulars
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News
and
Letters
/
view
Military news
Gear
Military
Dice
Guide
A selection of tools,
equipment and gadgets
from around the world
This pack of six military dice are
olive drab in colour featuring white
inscriptions, and the Allied Star
replaces the number 6 on each die.
The dice come in a display box making
them an ideal gift.
Available from epicmilitaria.com for £4.95
This high detail and finely crafted key
chain from World of Tanks measures
6cm wide and 4cm high and is perfect
for tank fans.
Available from www.
wargamingstore.eu for £7.99
Look like a barbecue professional
with Tank Museum navy apron.
For tank fans and foodies alike,
it features an image of a
Sherman tank
with crew. Made
from cotton
with a tie waste,
it’s easy to
wash.
Available
in different
sizes from https://
tankmuseumshop.
org for £12.99
BookEnd
Complete your
library of military
books with this Winston
Churchill bookend. It
features words from his
famous “We shall fight
on the beaches” speech
during World War Two.
Available from shop.
nam.ac.uk
for £25.95
Tankfest
Key
Chain
Super
Shovel
The Kombat entrenching tool is a military-style,
three-way digging tool. Made from robust tempered
steel it can be an indispensable piece of equipment in the field
and takes up minimal space in your travel kit.
Available from www.
militarykit.com for £11.95
Love Tankfest? Complete your
off-duty look by chilling out in
this T-shirt featuring the Tankfest
2021 design.
Available in
different sizes from https://
tankmuseumshop.org for £15
T
ScoffsUp
Survival
Infantry
Bracelet
Officer
The DD Paracord
Bracelet is a versatile
piece of outdoor gear
that can be carried
around on your wrist
and includes 3.4m of
paracord, a whistle, a blade
and a ferro rod fire starter.
Available from www.militarykit.
com for £4.95
Add realism to your diorama with this British
infantry officer. Produced with high attention to
detail, quality and authenticity, the figure is cast
from metal and hand-painted to the highest
possible standards. Scale 56-58mm.
Available from shop.nam.ac.uk
for £29.99
Propaganda
Prints
These wonderfully designed
prints showcase some of the
most iconic US propaganda
campaigns of World War Two.
They are delivered framed
and boxed.
Available from
epicmilitaria.com from £19.95
JeepManual
MetalModel
The essential companion when
owning a Willys MB or Ford GPW,
this manual has been reprinted in
paperback from the original October
1942 Willys-Overland Motors
maintenance manual, TM-10-1513.
Available from https://shop.
universaljeepsupplies.co.uk/
for £25
This famous Panther tank was
produced from January 1943
through April 1945, with a total
of 5,796 vehicles built plus
eight vehicles built on
the F series chassis.
Available from https://
uk.corgi.co.uk/
for £8.99
Got a product you’d like featured in our Gear Guide?
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Note:
Prices do not include postage and packaging
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16 Gear Guide
Gadgets, gear and cool military ‘stuff’
19
Military Vehicle Market
Nigel Hay on the military vehicle scene
22
Books
Eight new releases for your military library
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Collectable
Books
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Events List
Key dates for military
shows and events
Moore’s
Manoeuvres
words and pictures
Craig Moore
B
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Destination
Gunfire Museum
etween October 14, 1919, and
February 1931, a British Mk IV
Male tank number 2336, with a
home service number 101 painted
on its side, was displayed on a raised ramp
outside the British Museum entrance in
Montague Place at the junction with the
British Museum Avenue.
It was one of the tanks that were offered
by the National War Savings Committee to
264 towns and cities in England and Wales
as an acknowledgement of the large amount
of money raised during the war effort
fundraising ‘Tank Week’ events in 1918.
The Metropolitan Borough of Holborn
municipal engineering and the sanitary
minutes recorded the discussion about the
construction of the base. It was decided to
build a ramp using reinforced metalwork
and concrete, with decorative concrete
blocks around the sides.
They wanted to give a “very realistic idea
of a tank in action”. The tank appeared in
the 1922 Sherlock Holmes film starring
John Barrymore and the 1924 ‘Wonderful
London’ film series now restored by the BFI
and published on DVD.
It became a tourist attraction and
was the background for many visitors’
holiday photographs. Metal railings had
to be placed around the base to stop the
local children from using the tank as an
adventure playground climbing structure.
Most of the tanks that saw service in
France and Belgium were fitted with
unditching
rails and unditching beams
to help them get out of
muddy
ditches and shell
craters.
Starting
in the late spring
of
1918, Mk IV tanks that
were
still being used had
white, red, and white
identification stripes
painted
on the cabin roof
and the front ‘horns’.
None
of these features
was present on the
Presentation Tank
Craig Moore goes hunting for the location of
a World War One presentation tank
ABOVE:
The Holborn Presentation tank was
perched on a ramp in British Museum Avenue,
WC1, London opposite the British Museum
BOTTOM:
The Holborn Presentation tank location
was in the middle of the London University South
Block Café facing the door
BELOW:
The red rectangle indicates the position
of the Holborn presentation tank before the British
Museum Avenue was ripped up and built over
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Workshop
Creating legroom
Holborn presentation tank but did have
the number 101 painted on its side. This
indicates that this tank was used for training
tank crews and did not see combat.
Although the majority of presentation tanks
were retired training tanks, a few of them
were shipped back from the battlefields of
Europe and displayed combat damage.
Later, when the University of London’s
planned
extension was approved the tank
had
to go. Museum Avenue
was
being ripped up and
built over and most of the
264 presentation tanks in
the UK were sold for scrap
metal in the 1930s.
The
Holborn presentation
tank was offered to the
University of London by
Holborn
Borough Council,
but
the offer was rejected. It
was sold for scrap in February
1931 and the Council received
£41. Work on the new
University
of London building
started
in 1931.
Initially, I thought that the location of the
tank plinth would have been in the street.
However, after studying old photographs,
maps and modern buildings, it turns out that
its previous location is in the middle of the
university’s South Block Café opposite the
entrance door. South Block Café is an
unadventurous name and I think it should be
renamed the Tank Café to reflect the history
of the location. What do you think?
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Moore’s Manoeuvres
Craig Moore’s military world
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