Personally I think all damage might have been from the actual battle in which it was put out of action. But, what caused the damage to the tank? Multiple Panzerfausts? Maybe a 2cm KWK or FLAK gun at close range? A plane maybe.....German or even friendly fire?
One of the hits went through the armour protecting the Flail drive gear on the right side of the hull and exited again slightly lower and more to the rear. This is a very shallow downward angle.......a plane flying very low?
I would love to hear what others think about the damage to the tank and what might have caused it. I would also be very interested if anyone knows more about the history of this tank......or even publications that I don't know of.
Attached are some pictures of the actual tank in the museum.
Alex
