PANTHER pics from SINSHEIM

[panzermania]

Thanks for pics it's always interested to see a nice Panther !

Regards

Valentin

[Panzer Rob]

Some pics of the beauty of SINSHEIM museum.Sorry for bad pics.
1.

Not bad at all.

When were these taken?

Thanks!
Rob

[black george]

Hello all,
These pics are of my last trip to Sinsheim 2 or 3 years ago.
Thanks all for interest and comments.
Next week I will post some det. images of the same museum regarding the Horch and Mercedes 4x4.
Best regards.
G

[Gran Sasso]

I have been there 2 days ago. This Panther (they have 2 now) is mounted on a coin-operated machine. For 2,- EUR you could run the tracks, as well move the turret and the gun for 1 minute, also there is sound of the engine and tracks - its been worth this small investment!

[Gran Sasso]

Gun raised.

[black george]

..mmmmh !
GranSasso, thanks for this info.
G

[Panzer Rob]

I have been there 2 days ago. This Panther (they have 2 now) is mounted on a coin-operated machine. For 2,- EUR you could run the tracks, as well move the turret and the gun for 1 minute, also there is sound of the engine and tracks - its been worth this small investment!

Interesting! I was under the impression that they only had one Panther, the ausf.A... Does anyone have any background info on this 'other' Panther? Is it a new addition, or was it in storage?

Thanks!


Rob

[james m]

I spent an afternoon(way too short) at this museum in May. It's a fantastic place and should be on everyones "must see" list! I'll see if I can retrieve some pics. and post them later.
Jim

[Gran Sasso]

Interesting! I was under the impression that they only had one Panther, the ausf.A... Does anyone have any background info on this 'other' Panther? Is it a new addition, or was it in storage?

Thanks!


Rob

It was found while constructing a new road in the Ukraine. Blown by the crew while retreating. It will be left in as-found condition.

[Gran Sasso]

Area of the main explosion:

[Gran Sasso]

Original number and Zimmerit on turret, and kill-marks on gun:

[Panzer Rob]

"Gran" -

Thanks so much for posting the additional pictures of that Panther! I remember a few years back reading about its discovery and recovery, but I didn't know it had made its way 'back' to Germany. I'm extremely relieved to learn that it is being properly preserved.

Thanks again,
Rob

[james m]

More pics. from Sinsheim. SST on the roof!

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[james m]

Tank

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[james m]

Another

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