Picture of the day

[Donny Fenn1]

I completely understand why they did it, I was only commenting on how it is ironic.

Well you'll probably like this then:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2nx7kf

 

[grelmar]

I completely understand why they did it, I was only commenting on how it is ironic.

I think they rather enjoyed the irony. Probably took some grim pride in it.

 

[MarkCNP]

Israeli Mausers

 

[Cold Warrior]

Can't argue with the visibility of it. No mistaking that insignia for anything else.

I thought it was a flying ballot-- “Vote Messerschmitt for a brighter future!”

 

[XRCD011]

I thought it was a flying ballot-- “Vote Messerschmitt for a brighter future!”

That is funny.

 

[Dark Alley Dan]

Israeli Mausers

It's interesting to me how the women of the IDF have become far more atteactive over the last 65 years. I'm a HUGE van of vintage cheesecake, but there aren't a lot of stunners in those pics.

These days, the situation is much improved. Hybrid vigour?

Anyhoo, pictures. Dieter takes washing the tank very seriously:

http://1.bp.########.com/-3SIUNBdf2ZI/UNA8SEavR5I/AAAAAAAA5dM/pfrTEFYnFKU/s1600/A+german+world+war+2+colour+historical+image+showing+Panzer+III+tank+crossing+a+river.jpg

Any idea what that basket-like arrangement is on the back?

http://1.bp.########.com/-IDJysZ228wA/UNA4Ts74TfI/AAAAAAAA5cs/lmBrsR4B2pk/s1600/A+german+world+war+2+colour+historical+image+showing+Panzer+III+tank+crossing+a+river1.jpg

 

[johnny rotten]

Is Dieter's Mk3 still fitted with the old 37mm gun
If so, I think he'll be sorely wishing for a bit more punch when he drives east

 

[scott585]

im guessing its a command tank, with those 2 antennas, the "basket" might be another one. gun is likely a dummy barrel to fit more radio equipment in

 

[bogusiii]

It's interesting to me how the women of the IDF have become far more atteactive over the last 65 years. I'm a HUGE van of vintage cheesecake, but there aren't a lot of stunners in those pics.

These days, the situation is much improved. Hybrid vigour?

Anyhoo, pictures. Dieter takes washing the tank very seriously:

http://1.bp.########.com/-3SIUNBdf2ZI/UNA8SEavR5I/AAAAAAAA5dM/pfrTEFYnFKU/s1600/A+german+world+war+2+colour+historical+image+showing+Panzer+III+tank+crossing+a+river.jpg

Any idea what that basket-like arrangement is on the back?

http://1.bp.########.com/-IDJysZ228wA/UNA4Ts74TfI/AAAAAAAA5cs/lmBrsR4B2pk/s1600/A+german+world+war+2+colour+historical+image+showing+Panzer+III+tank+crossing+a+river1.jpg

Sure, save time on the wash, but lose it re-greasing all the grease nipples.

 

[Dark Alley Dan]

An alternative to dunking der panzer...

 

[scott585]

that top one looks like its quite used, and it looks like the sign is in german, is that the rhine perhaps?

 

[shredder]

Ah yes, the good ol' Duplex Drive Sherman tank!

 

[Dark Alley Dan]

Looks a bit narrow for the Rhine. She's a big ol' river, isn't she?

Can't be many survivors, but here's one:

 

[scott585]

Looks a bit narrow for the Rhine. She's a big ol' river, isn't she?

well, it sure isnt gold beach, the channel falls on the other side of the rhine size divide
might be the elbe

bovington has the only one with its screen still intact i think

 

[Dark Alley Dan]

Thanks, Wikipedia:

"Sherman DD tanks crossing the Rhine, 24 March 1945"

That's a long swim.

 

[AP]

Thanks, Wikipedia:

"Sherman DD tanks crossing the Rhine, 24 March 1945"

That's a long swim.

Which "generally" means a slower current, shallower banks and (other than navigation channels) shallower.....at least that's the way the money bets

 

[MarkCNP]

Careful Hitler, don't breathe in . . .

 

[AP]

Careful Hitler, don't breathe in . . .

 

[RRCo.]

Funny how no one seems as impressed as Adolf. I don't think I've ever seen a photo of him looking happier actually.

Some of the others definitely have "WTF!" expressions on their faces.

I guess he had the last laugh; him and Dr. Porsche.

 

[Dark Alley Dan]

"Goddamnit, Klaus, I wish you'd lay off the feckin' strudel..."