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[servicepub (RIP)]

The Ram Registry has been updated with several hundred new entries.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Couple of new pics, thank to Dave Block on the AFV News Discussion Board.

Tank crew loading shells into tank of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, while on exercise

20 Apr. 1943 / England — 1 item — 2 1/4 in sq

REFERENCE NUMBERS:
ACCESSION: 1967-052
REPRODUCTION: PA-166727

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Here's the second one:

Ram Mark II in manoeuvres
REFERENCE NUMBERS:
ACCESSION: 1967-052
REPRODUCTION: PA-206221

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Ram (and Sherman) tanks at an unknown site in the UK used to store and prepare tanks from overseas.

Source: http://www.tankmuseum.org.uk/library...hive_1203.html

[servicepub (RIP)]

We know from the TKC number (1171) that this tank's CT number was CT159658.
There are two entries on the ramtank.ca website on this specific vehicle.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

What about this Ram "tank", then?!?

I found the picture on Tanks in World War II forum. Reportedly, it is a landmine detector/remover:

It was the 'boffins' idea, they came into their own in the winter of 47 clearing snow from road and rails. Teller mines flipped up like a frisby and came down anywhere!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Clive, re. Ram Modifications, would you like to have the concise and complete list of modifications?

H.

[servicepub (RIP)]

Hi Hanno,

This was based on Dave (?) list but is incomplete. I would very much appreciate a more complete list.

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
Ram (and Sherman) tanks at an unknown site in the UK used to store and prepare tanks from overseas.

According to an email I just received, the following Tankmuseum page has just identified the storage/preparation site:

http://www.tankmuseum.org.uk/library...hive_0204.html

[Mike Timoshyk]

Try number 4......

Clive,

here is a photo of taken during the move of the Greg Collection quite a few years ago.

I have a series of photos taken of the various vehicles and the movement to the rail head.

Hope this one works.......fingers crossed

Cheers

Mike

If it does and your interested in more images just let me know....

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Is this what I think it is?

[Alex van de Wetering]

I can see Palm trees and something that looks like a RAM hull...

If you are suggesting that it is a Ram Kangaroo in Dutch service somewhere in the East Indies.......than I think you are right.

Alex

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Alex van de Wetering
I can see Palm trees and something that looks like a RAM hull...

If you are suggesting that it is a Ram Kangaroo in Dutch service somewhere in the East Indies.......than I think you are right.

Alex, the description is quite clear about where this picture was taken, but I have never heard about Ram tanks in Indonesia. Could it be we are thinking "Ram" but really seeing something different? If not, we have a real enigma to solve!

H.

Picture source: http://beeldbank.nationaalarchief.nl
Beschrijving: Het zware terrein van Java stelt aan het materiaal hoge eisen; de verzorging van motoren en wagens is dan ook de eerste taak van de dag. Ton Legemaat en Jan Leenhouts van het 2de Eskadron Gevechtswagens geven de motor van hun tank een complete schoonmaakbeurt.
Datum: datering onbekend
Trefwoorden: eskadrons | materialen | motoren | schoonmaken | verzorging, gevechtswagens 2de eskadron | leenhouts jan | legemaat ton, Nederlands-Indië | Indonesië | java
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Vervaardiger fotograaf_onbekend
Foto persbureau Fotodienst DLC
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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
Is this what I think it is?

Rogier Peeters suggested on the Overvalwagen Forum the picture shows the curved rear plate of an M3A3 Stuart. I think that is indeed what we see.

H.

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

I think you're right, Hanno... and look closely at the engine - it's too small to be an R-974 methinks...

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Those are Ram tanks of course. . .

"Unidentified personnel with Sherman tanks of the Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment, England, 18 July 1943

Credit: Lieut. C.E. Nye / Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada / PA-188679"

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Clive, noticed you updated the photo section. Here are a few friendly remarks to help you improve your great website:

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This is a Ram II with 75-mm gun in use by the Royal Netherlands Army as a molotov cocktail training aid:

Postwar image of a 75mm armed Ram II

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This is Phyllis of the 1CACR. She was commanded by Sgt. Bois when she was put out of action on the "Coehoornsingel" in the city of Groningen, 14 April 1945:

Unknown date, Ram Kangaroo named "Phyllis" of the 49th (Br) Armoured Carrier Regt, The Netherlands

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These are not RAM ARVs but Sherman M32B1 TRVs, designated Sherman II ARV III in Commonwealth service:

Ram ARV

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I´ll continue looking for additions. Keep up the good work!

Hanno

[servicepub (RIP)]

Hanno,

Thanks for the input. I recently changed PCs and my data got so screwed up that I am afraid to upload anything to RamTank right now. I am going to install a better FTP program and suck back the website onto my PC in order to ensure that I have the latest version before adding stuff - and your 'stuff' will be the first to get added.

I recently received an e-mail from a 49th Kangaroo commander, Anthony (Tony) Booth, who identified himself in one of my photos. I will be amending that photo at the same time.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by servicepub

I recently received an e-mail from a 49th Kangaroo commander, Anthony (Tony) Booth, who identified himself in one of my photos. I will be amending that photo at the same time.

Good to hear Tony is still around, he´s a great guy and resource!

I´ll dig further for additional info while you sort out your site.

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Also see my G503 album for more Kangaroo pictures which may be of interest to you.

H.

[servicepub (RIP)]

http://www.ramtank.ca has been updated with about 220 new photos. New sections include WD census numbering, Ram variants and Ram interior. Also, I have added pages on the Sexton, Grizzly and Skink with a lot of photos. Thanks to Kevin Tucker for use of his Sexton database. I could really use Grizzly photos.

[servicepub (RIP)]

Who's been a busy boy?
Even more additions to http://www.ramtank.ca over the past three days with lots of Sexton info, photos of Grizzlies and more Skink photos in one place than ever imagineable.
I welcome additional contributions and any comments.

Cheers,
Clive

[Jordan Baker]

Its not pictures but actual colour film of Rams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO5Vr...eature=channel

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Its not pictures but actual colour film of Rams.

Excellent footage, thanks!



H.

[Roddy de Normann]

Hi to all -

Brilliant find...

Ref the gunnery shots showing the HQ vehs CT-40001 & CT-40016...does anyone know the unit ? I have not got these listed (yet).

Also, I note that many of the shots have the DND Nos on the vehs. Does anyone have a correlation 'twixt DND & veh manufacturers number that would then allow the same with the eventual CT No ?

Many thanks again

Roddy

[Roddy de Normann]

Clive -

I have been slowly going through all the Canadian Armoured War Diaries Microfilms. Found the following notes in 21 CAR (GGFG) Pt 1 Orders for 26 Nov 42 (Microfilm T-12721, p.436/7)...a rather long-winded warning !

No.1467 USE OF 80 OCTANE PETROL IN RAM TANKS

1. To clear up any confusion which may exist regarding the proper grade of fuel to be used in Ram Tks, the following information is given:

(a) 80 Octane petrol is to be used only in tks equipped with R-975 E.C.1 engines or modified R-975 E.C.2 engine.

(b) The R-975 E.C.1 engine has been installed starting with tank serial number 40002. These new engines start with engine serial number 122699.

(c) There are, however, a certain number of tks which have modified E.C.2 engines whose serial number is lower than the above mentioned. These engines are identified by a green spot on the inside cover of the magneto lubricator. It is to be noted that the identification will NOT appear on magnetos fitted to engines above serial number 122698.

2. To summarize - 80 Octane Fuel will only be used in engine number 122699 and up or in engines having a lower number but which have a green spot on inside cover of magneto lubricator.

3. It is obvious that under no circumstances should magnetos be switched from one engine to another and that, if a magneto becomes unserviceable, the proper type should be used as a replacement.

4. At the present time only one of the tks in the Bde (CT 39867 - Serial No. 120359 held by H.Q. Sqn. 4 Cdn Armd Bde) requires 87 Octane Fuel. As new tks are issued, some others may require this 87 Octane petrol and this will be carefully checked.

5. R.C.A.S.C. 4 Cdn Armd Div has a stock of 87 Octane petrol but will issue it only to those tks requiring it. Other tks will use 80 Octane petrol.

Hope this is of interest

Roddy

[servicepub (RIP)]

Thanks Roddy. Am in sunny Haiti for the next 9 months with the RCMP's UN Mission. I will use this data upon my return.
Cheers,

Clive

[Roddy de Normann]

Apologies to all -

Only just noted that the whole film covers the S Alberta Regt and the Alberta Recce Regt - so I presume that CT-40001 & CT-40016 are from RHQ Tp, S Alberta Regt ?

Roddy

[REL]

Here's a photo I purchased at a flea market a few years ago. The location is apparently what is now the University of Victoria; then Gordon Head Camp. There were two others showing Universal Carriers, but no names given on those.

[cantankrs]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra (Oct 2006)

Rogier Peeters suggested on the Overvalwagen Forum the picture shows the curved rear plate of an M3A3 Stuart. I think that is indeed what we see.

Quick addition to Hanno's old post - I see you're all satisfied that it's not a RAM and the curved backplate looks like a Stuart variant. I think one can see the V-belt running from the engine to the Generator down the lower left of the motor which a W-670 7cyl motor would have.

Regards

Alex