Operation Infatuate II: Sherman tanks at Westkapelle

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Jakko Westerbeke

Oh, and just for fun, here’s when it was replaced in 1988:

Was it lifted for restoration in 1988 as well?

Here are some pictures of the last restoration: back in 1994 apprentices of Royal Schelde shipyard restored this Sherman as part of their training. The project was led by Jan Roelse of Royal Schelde, and help was given by fellow Keep Them Rolling members collectors like Peter Aalderson (parts) and Goud (transportation).


Lifting the Sherman off the dyke at Westkapelle (25-03-1994).
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Sherman being transported by low loader to Royal Schelde shipyard in Vlissingen. The transport was donated by Goud Transport company (1994).
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The team of apprentices of Royal Schelde shipyards pictured in front of their recently completed restoration project (28-10-1994).
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Unveiling of plaques on the restored Sherman tank (28-10-1994).
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