Aussie Sentinel tanks

[Ian Fawbert]

Hi Ryan,

I wont divulge much, but thought i would let you know there is a guy up here who has one. I cant remember what type, but it is definitely a sentinel. Infact i think he might have 2, but i`m not sure. From memory he said it is fairly complete, not running and less turret (for a change)!

I wont give any details as he is a quiet guy who stays at the back of the scene, but i`m sure he wont mind me sharing the little bit i gave on what he has.


Cheers,
Ian.

[Ryan]

Thanks Ian, that's terrific news.
If your friend wishes to stay in the shadows that's fine. Could you twist his arm for some serial numbers though?

Surfing the web I've come across this:
Pucka AC1 is serial 8030
Bovington AC1 is serial 8049
AWM AC3 is serial 8066

Did anyone get the serial numbers of the ex-John Belfield Sentinels back in 06?
The bare hull was possibly prototype E2.

And here is a great Sentinel info link:http://www.mheaust.com.au/Aust/Resea...sentinelmk.htm

[Rob Dyba]

I am not fussy on any particular model, find me one & I will make it go, and everyone can come for a ride..........

Rob

[Ryan]

Okay, speaking to Tony Smith it has come to light that the AWM has infact 2 Sentinels, an AC1 and an AC3.
So now we known of eight and possibly nine Sentinels that still exist.

[JackM]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Did anyone get the serial numbers of the ex-John Belfield Sentinels back in 06?
The bare hull was possibly prototype E2.

Ryan,

I've attached scans of the Melbourne Tank Museum's glossy brochure for the auction in Apr 06, showing both the AC1 and AC3. Couldn't see any mention of numbers, apart from the note on the AWM number 8066.

[Mike Cecil]

errr, a small correction: the AWM has one only Australian Cruiser tank: the original and ONLY AC3 produced during WW2. The AWM does not have an AC1.

Regards

Mike C

[Ryan]

Thanks Mike.
So we have 7 then.
AC1 in the UK
AC1 in the USA
AC1 at Puka
AC3 at AWM
AC1 in NSW private hands
AC3 mockup in QLD private hands
E2 hull in VIC private hands

any more?

[Luke R]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Thanks Mike.
So we have 7 then.
AC1 in the UK
AC1 in the USA
AC1 at Puka
AC3 at AWM
AC1 in NSW private hands
AC3 mockup in QLD private hands
E2 hull in VIC private hands

any more?

Well thats over 10% still around.

[matilda IIA]

Hi

Please see below the ID plate on a cut down hull not far from me. Great tracks etc but no internals.

Please note that I have several NOS transfer box's, cross drive shafts, internal gears, and a few rear idlers should you start your restoration before christmas !.

Kind regards
Matt

[Phil Waterman]

Hi All

Last couple of pictures of Australian Cruiser Tank, sparked a memory of photos in a Tank Book printed in the 1980s which I dug out and found it was written by COL Robert J. Icks, Ordnance Corps, U.S. Army who apparently wrote quite a lot on tanks and armored vehicles, web search on his name yielded following tidbit

Icks Collection 70 linear feet
Collection of photographs, books, booklets, and manuscripts covering all aspects of
armored vehicles worldwide. Collected and collated by COL Robert J. Icks, Ordnance Corps,
U.S. Army. The photographs are divided by country and vehicle type. They number well over
10,000. (60 linear feet). Books, pamphlets and manuscripts include rare and one of a kind
items in such languages as French, Russian, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Finnish, German, Italian,
and English, and are almost exclusive in their dealing with armor and armor development from
1914 to 1980. All included also is negatives for each of the photographs used in the collection.
PATN
ACCESS RESTRICTED http://www.generalpatton.org/educati...Collection.pdf

Pictures are from the book.

Cheers Phil