Tank grave yard iraq

[douglas2496]

Fascinating pictures, thanks for posting them!

[ian]

well ive got that engine out again
in the work shop with m1a1 power pack (annual service)
the vadar helmet is srill an on going project , ive got some local nationals on the case , had to bribe them ,but hey needs must
cheers ian

[Gary J]

Now there's an opening to set up a Chinese scrap metal import/export business !

[Tango]

Ian have they still got the GREEN zone up & running?? or has all merged into 1 now??..Cheers Terry.

[KradSpam]

That's quite a bloody engine!

[ian]

hi Terry
the green zone does not exist as such any more
just the different embassy compounds doted about
i cant say too much becouse of OPSEC
the engine is a 1500hp gas turbine with a 4 speed auto transmision.itl push the tank along at 45 mph quite happy ,,all 68 tons of it

cheers ian

[Tango]

Roger that Ian...Mums the word...I was out there in 2009 doing some work & I remember getting in & out of the green zone was getting hard then....Well keep your head down & watch out for IDF & IEDs....Cheers Terry.

[Thanatos]

hi Terry
the green zone does not exist as such any more
just the different embassy compounds doted about
i cant say too much becouse of OPSEC
the engine is a 1500hp gas turbine with a 4 speed auto transmision.itl push the tank along at 45 mph quite happy ,,all 68 tons of it

cheers ian

That burns more fuel than the Space Shuttle on launch
Great pic's Ian.Love the old Chieftans mate,A beaut MBT.
Cheers
Dave

[Lidman]

Thanks for sharing the pics Ian
The tank graveyard is fascinating, and would be fun to explore, if given the time.
Take care mate.

Brad.

[Studly]

Great Pics Ian Thanks for sharing Mate.


Greg