Sentinel Vs Valentine

[Ryan]

Mike, would not the Mk.3 with 25pdr have given very valuable service in the South West Pacific operations where it would have taken on the role played by the Matilda tank.

[Tony Wheeler]

I came across some footage recently which may be of interest here:

http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F07029/

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Tony Wheeler

I came across some footage recently which may be of interest here:

http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F07029/

Bloody great find Tony. Sentinel, carriers, dingos, rovers, mortar carrier and a quick hint of 2pdr carrier. Video saved.

[Tony Wheeler]

Glad you liked it Ryan, you'll find some more footage of these AFVs in the November '42 Munitions Parade in Melbourne: http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F04716/

And if you fork out $44 plus $6 P&H you can buy this 7 minute newsreel on DVD:

Iron cavalry - Australian made (News From Home No. 46)
Description: Building the Sentinel Cruiser Tank the first all Australian tank. Shows every stage of production including the casting of the turret and hull. Trial run of completed tanks at the factory testing course.

http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F00741/