M41 Walker Bulldog restoration Australia

[dcrfan]

Wow great restoration. Looks better than i've they were when they first arrived in Wellington. Here are some photos of the arrival of M41s in Wellington.

M41 Handover by tankienz, on Flickr
M41 arrival 3 by tankienz, on Flickr
M41 Arrival 1 by tankienz, on FlickrM41 Arrival by tankienz, on FlickrM41 when new by tankienz, on Flickr

Photos are from collection of the late Mark Priestley.

Paul
Ex Kiwi M41 loader, gunner and crew commander.

[Mic Heinrich]

Thanks Paul that’s awesome!

[dcrfan]

From your photos on the other thread am I right in assuming your M41 is ex NZ 30545? If so I can update my 'Disposal of NZ M41' list

Paul

[Mic Heinrich]

Yes Paul that’s correct

[dcrfan]

Here's the detail from my list

NZ No. 30545
Name. Anarchy
Withdrawal. 7 Sep 78. To School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering as a recovery hulk.
Location. Located in Engineer compound. Owned by Army Museum.
Remarks. No power pack or 76mm gun. Some of left side suspension ripped off. Still painted origin deep bronze green. A wreck.

Paul