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PzKpfw IV Ausf J found in Poland

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  1. 04-27-2011 03:44 PM #1
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    Hello,

    In the right place at the rigt time- my dream holiday. I would like to post few pictures taken by me. A small introduction: PzKpfw IV prabably Ausf J has been recovered in April 2011 from a field near the airport ( 21 feet underground), near Stargard Szczecinski- Kluczewo/ Poland. The parts were secured and transferred to the War Museum in Kolobrzeg/ Poland. The aim is to restoration from the parts recovered ( 80%). The tank was abandoned and supposedely blow up by its crew in 1944 or 1945.
    Conservation time could take several years . I can`t wait to see PzKpfw in War Museum in Kolobrzeg/ Poland after restoration process.


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    Alex

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  2. 04-27-2011 11:37 PM #2
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    Nice pictures. It's good to know that it will be restored. Thanks for sharing this. Cass
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  3. 04-28-2011 12:46 AM #3
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    First off...WOW! I'm also VERY happy to know this will be restored.I cant believe it was 21 feet down! I wonder if it was dumped in a bomb crater and then blown up? Interesting though. I love these stories of how tanks are found scuttled in a forzen lake or bog, then seeing it after restoration.This tank is one of my fav designs..I even made a 1/35 scale model of one. I cant believe most of these were scrapped."Tanks" for posting and PLEASE keep us updated as to the progress.
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  4. 04-28-2011 01:05 AM #4
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    Default Re: PzKpfw IV Ausf J found in Poland

    Interesting story.
    Thanks for posting.
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    PzKpfw IV belonged to 10. SS Panzer- Division Frundsberg or Panzer- Division Holstein (233. Reserve Panzer- Division ? ) operated in Poland in 1945.
    10. SS Panzer- Division Frundsberg fought in the Pomerania/ Poland in Mar 1945.
    Panzer- Division Holstein (233. Reserve Panzer- Division ?) fought in the same area in 1945.


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  6. 05-03-2011 09:43 AM #6
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    Hi Everyone,


    I'm sharing with you- more photos.


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    Alex that's excellent many thanks for posting
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    Hi,

    I have just added pictures to the thread. The first stage of restoration the tank completed! All the smallest parts of the PzKpfw IV was sandblasted and protected against corrosion. I'll keep you updated as to the progress. All of those photos belonged to War Museum in Kolobrzeg/ Poland web site. Link below:

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    Enjoy!

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    Default Re: PzKpfw IV Ausf J found in Poland

    Great photos mate, will be fantastic to watch it coming together!
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    Super. Thanks you for sharing.
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