Landships II

jagjetta · Brigadier

Ford 2-Man, 3-ton Tank

Richard Peskett · Private

The full spec. of this tank appears on the schedule I have recently posted under Tank Specification, according to this some 15 were built and had twin Ford engines, probably the model 'T' type.
Richard Peskett.

PDA · Legend

Great photos, jagjetta.

That's correct, Richard, they had twin Tin Lizzie engines, and out of the order for 15,000 only 15 were built, and out of those, two made it to France.

http://www.landships.info/landships/tank_articles.html?load=tank_articles/Ford_3ton.html

And this thread, started by Peter T, has links to many films, showing the little tanks being put through their paces:

http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=63528&p=3&topicID=37561926

-- Edited by PDA on Tuesday 18th of January 2011 01:40:53 PM

jagjetta · Brigadier

Thanks, PDA and Peter T! �The links to the films were outstanding! Really enjoyed watching the little 3-ton go.�

I believe Aberdeen Proving Ground recently restored their example to running condition. However, with the move of the museum, not sure what will become of it. The Ordnance Museum Foundation that provided support and financing for the museum and the restorations seems to be in a bit of a situation regarding its future.

John