2ND TRIP--new photos! Amer. Armored Foundation Tank Museum trip
Hi guys,
I've just uploaded a bunch more pics at my Fotki site, located HERE
I thought I'd share these with you---I had an awesome day today. I went to the American Armored Foundation Tank Museum in Danville, VirSginia--about a 75 minute trip from where I'm living now in NC.
WOW! What a great place! This is one of the largest private collections of armor in the world, and it has some RARE beauties! Not a lot of WII stuff, but more than enough cool, unique vehicles to make me drool. The owner tools around on a big tricycle, and is the nicest guy to talk to--full of information and love for his collection, which are all in original and/or correct paint--not like some of the garish schemes seen at other museums. Many of his tanks are runners, and he's restoring several more. A really awesome trip. I didn't even get through the whole museum---I ran out of time, and am going back next weekend!
Here's some of the highlights!
Inside the first main hall
A PZIV which was taken out of Israel!
A rare M60A2--this one is a runner!
A nice M48A5 in MERDC colors
An M55 Self-propelled Howitzer
A big beauty---the M103 Heavy Tank. This one is a runner too!
WOW! A M247 Sergeant York in perfect condition! It looks just like the one on Tamiya's model box!
This is cool--one of only 7 remaining Swedish STRV-74s in the world.
In another room, a M163 A1 Vulcan in perfect condition!
Here's the link to my FOTKI album with more pictures--- AAF Tank Museum
I highly recommend it if you're in the area! Enjoy the pics!