wbs Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 About a year ago, I read somewhere about a Soviet lend-lease Sherman tank that was found buried in a river bank in Chechoslovakia (sp?). I THINK it was the Danube, but I'm not sure. It was abandoned at the end of WWII, and the river had covered it up. It was found about 15 ft. underground, and about 5 feet in from the "current-Day" riverbank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbs Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 I don't know if Aircraft count under the "Military vehicles" definition of this thread, but I have been fortunate enough to go on a flight in a B-17G Flying Fortress (and in every crew position except "Left Seat" and Ball Turret (as I was too big)). I have also been on a flight in the world's only flyable B-29, and I have also been on flights in 2 different B-25s and a German Heinkel 111. What Fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnergoz Posted September 19, 2002 Author Share Posted September 19, 2002 I recall a recent excavation of an intact IS-2, IIRC in the Baltics, but can't now find the URL. For now, check this site out, gang: http://www.lerenfort.fsnet.co.uk/index.html It's not immediately obvious, the button is the "come and see the relics" graphic. Neat stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalistdoginchina Posted September 20, 2002 Share Posted September 20, 2002 Originally posted by tools4fools: CDIC, Great bike! You won't be around Lijiang in December by coincidence? Would love to go on a ride in the sidecar! Too bad Shanghai is to far from Hongkong as well! Regards Marcus ****Hi Marcus, I have never been to Lijiang - if you can manage a trip to Shanghai i will reserve the sidecar for you Shanghai is a 2 hour flight from Hong Kong. Not too far considering the size of China. I travel to Hong Kong regularly - if you are going there let me know when.....a beer or two could be a possibility! Cheers Terry (CDIC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Oberst Posted September 20, 2002 Share Posted September 20, 2002 Originally posted by wbs: I don't know if Aircraft count under the "Military vehicles" definition of this thread, but I have been fortunate enough to go on a flight in a B-17G Flying Fortress (and in every crew position except "Left Seat" and Ball Turret (as I was too big)). I have also been on a flight in the world's only flyable B-29, and I have also been on flights in 2 different B-25s and a German Heinkel 111. What Fun!!! Confederate Air Force / Ghost Squadron came through Washington DC about a year or two ago with the He 111 and B-17. Ride in the B-17 went for about $360 for an hour. Money well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hun Hunter Posted September 20, 2002 Share Posted September 20, 2002 Well, my 1944 Jeep is currently undergoing completed restoration in my garage. Hopefully I'll have it ready for some gamey jeep recon by next summer . With any luck I'll be able to slip the .30cal past SWMBO. It is really not that expensive of a hobby to get into, as long as you stay away from armor. Greg 1944 GPW 219619 MVPA #20501 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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