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Old 05-16-2014, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by funkychinaman View Post
According to Wikipedia, they have Shermans as well.
yup, upgraded with a 105mm french gun (made here).

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The mighty Shermans kept on going however, and they were a rather common sight in parades. The real value of these tanks in the modern warfare is questionable at least, but their longevity is undeniably impressive. When I asked my source about the tanks, he said they had an engine rebuild and electrical rewiring a few years ago and modern FMK ammunition was procured at the time. They are given a short run each week to keep them oiled… “Is like a classic car” he said ”no AC, no Mp3 stereo, but kick the tracks, pour some gas in it and fires up beautifully”.
http://www.blitz72.com/2012/01/parag...erman-firefly/
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