Vickers MK VIB

[Alan McGuinness]

Originally Posted by colin jones

I am hoping that there maybe a turret or 2 still out there.

Not quite a turret, but an interesting find nevertheless: http://www.livesteammodels.co.uk/dhmg/albask.html

[colin jones]

Hi all and here they are, sitting in one of the MK1VBs I have here awaiting quietly under cover to be restored back to driving condition. All sorts of thing have turned up over the years and I am hoping that there maybe a bit more might find it's way to Adelaide prior to their restoration. I normally take a lot of pics anyway but I will take pics of every detail of these 2 parts of our history.
Colin.
Oh and by the way, that half circle recess around the basket is there to allow the crank handle to pass through for hand starting. I am already getting familiar with these little tanks.

[Mrs Vampire]

Love the photo of Koala . Just about exactly as it was when it was exported ...right down to the grey Ferguson tractor rear implement light mounted on the turret.

Heh heh I wonder if they stuck with it

[matilda IIA]

Additional Photos

[Lynn Eades]

Here are some from the AWM. I assume these Vickers light tanks (I cant recognize the various marks) are with Australian troops, and that these tanks never made it to Australian shores.

[kevinT]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Here are some from the AWM. I assume these Vickers light tanks (I cant recognize the various marks) are with Australian troops, and that these tanks never made it to Australian shores.

Hi Lynn,

I think ASCOT is from 1st Royal Tank Regiment, going by the 24 AoS plate. I cannot be 100% sure but I think that is ARDENT in front of it too.
I hope this helps.

cheers

Kevin

[Lynn Eades]

Kevin, If that is the case, does the "T" number tie up as well? How does one tell the difference between the various marks?