Absolutely awesome photo of PAK in Russia

[Laurence Strong]

The Pak 40 was used as an Artillery piece in the Volks Grenadier Div's. There was something about modifiying the sheilds to attain the higher elevation required for indirect fire. I have it in 1 of my books, but at the moment I am unable to find it.

[W Petz]

Laurence,

I'm sure there were modifications to the shields but these particular Pak guns belonged to Fortress Battalion 88 located on the beaches and bunker in and around northern Holland. They were taken by the Commander Major Koenig who was the Father of a Panther Tank Commander, My very good friend djpool had previously posted at least three photo albums of Leutnant Koenig on another thread. Bill

Here are a couple of Pak 37 guns manned by winter camo FJ's in the harsh freezing & snowy conditions of the Russian front

[W Petz]

Here is a second shot of the same FJ Pak 37

[Laurence Strong]

Hi. I just brought that up as a point of interest, I was not trying to imply that you were incorrect in your statement

[QUOTE=W Petz]Laurence,

I'm sure there were modifications to the shields but these particular Pak guns belonged to Fortress Battalion 88 located on the beaches and bunker in and around northern Holland.

[W Petz]

Laurence.

I didn't take it as such an implication so were are good on that point. Since you raised that question did you find anything on the shields. Cheers - Bill

[seekwhence]

Yet another Pak...

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[Akira Takiguchi]

My favorite Pak is 8,8cm Bunkerflak - mounted on 12t halftrack. Only 10 (or 12) were built, all assigned to one unit (1./s.P.8 - schwere Panzerjägerabteilung 8).

<img src="http://www.history.jp/images/sP8-pic6.jpg">
I collect everything from this unit, if you have one... Please let me know!

[Laurence Strong]

Hi Bill Not Yet, fixing up house prior to selling, kinda living out of boxes . Akira, what kind of speed would they have with those 88's mounted on board? Nicee photo's.

[Akira Takiguchi]

Here is a Pak 40 with an attached M.G.13 for firing simulation --- something you don't see every day --- with soldiers from Feldherrnhalle division.

<img src="http://www.history.jp/images/FHH-Elbing-29.jpg">

[W Petz]

seekwhence,


Another great color photo!!! Did you find a suitcase full?? Bill

Akira,

Very rare pic of adapted 88cm and love that Pak40 with MG. Looks to be set up in a training area. Is a location given? Great pics thanks for sharing them with us! - Bill

Laurence,

Say no more...I know what you are going through. I made a major move from Germany to Texas back in July of last year. I bought a house here in Corpus Christi and still living amongst boxes!! I don't mind though because alot of it is my collection so it's Christmas every time I open a box!! Bill

[seekwhence]

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[Laurence Strong]

Hi Bill. The worst part is the missus packed the boxes, so I have no clue where to look.

[R MICHAEL]

Guys does this work for you all? I know it's not color but I have always liked it.

[W Petz]

R.MICHAEL,

It works for me because I like 2cm flak guns as well Bill

[R MICHAEL]

R.MICHAEL,

It works for me because I like 2cm flak guns as well Bill

Thanks BIll, My mistake, still a lot to learn, I thought it was a pak. I guess the absense of the gaurd should have tipped me off. Thanks again. Mike