Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra
LCT 650 "6 Cherry":- Sherman V Crab
- Sherman V Crab, T-148656
- Sherman V Tank, COCK O'THE NORTH
- Churchill AVRE SBG
- Churchill AVRE
- D7 Armoured Bulldozer
|
Sherman V, T-147976, "COCK O'THE NORTH", Turret No. 11, of "A" Sqn HQ, was the second Sherman gun tank to successfully reach the village. Like WOLF OF BADENOCH, Turret No.10, it played a considerable part in the Commando operations between 2-8 November. After the Operation, it was driven back to the other tanks left in Westkapelle, and abandoned.
Pictures taken on 31 July 1946:
(
Source)
It's name "COCK O'THE NORTH" proudly displayed on the applique armour plate on the right hand sponson:
(
Source)
The WD census number T-147976 and Turret Number 11 are clearly visible:
(
Source)