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Old 27-09-17, 02:17
Bruce Parker (RIP) Bruce Parker (RIP) is offline
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It is now up to the city and the regimental association to decide how far they want to go to preserve this tank. I am pushing for a full restoration to running. .

Perry
Wouldn't that be spectacular. I'm sure the regimental association would be all for it but I bet the city will want to spend their municipal cash on more metal trees or a new safe injection site or something. Regardless, you're the guy to make it happen if it's at all possible.
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Old 27-09-17, 22:35
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A few photo's from the interior of Holy Roller in London's Victoria Park. An early M4A2, direct vision, S.N. 7606. It has sat here since June, 1950.
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Old 27-09-17, 22:41
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A couple more...
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Old 29-09-17, 01:19
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What a beauty that would be to restore as a 'living' memorial!

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Old 29-09-17, 01:26
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While I think of it. Any known crew members still alive?

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Old 30-09-17, 14:38
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Super stuff, lets see the tank given a full rebuild to running condition.
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Old 04-10-17, 05:23
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Perry

I have amassed quite a collection of Sherman parts over the last twenty years, I would be moe than happy to help the restoration of a Holy Roller any way I can if you get permission to get the old steed up and running...can't think of a better legacy

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