We reported earlier on the fact that a Crusader tank, built just before the Second World War, had been offered to the Sandstone Heritage Trust. It had stood for years outside the MOTH Club House in Olifantsfontein. As a result of a cooperative agreement between the School of Armour in Bloemfontein, the Sandstone Heritage Trust and the people responsible for the tank to date, we have agreed to take it into preservation...
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From: André RetiefSent: 02 December 2008 15:03
To: 'Chris Gildenhuys'; 'Mike Myers'; 'raymond hohls'; Wilf red E. Mole; Shaun Carroll; Heinrich Janzen; Frik & Sienie Jankowitz; School of Armour
Subject: CRUSADER FROM MOTHS - OLIFANTSFONTEIN
Dear Mike, Gen and Raymond,
Excellent job done and nice article.
Just something regarding the Crusader article.
The one pictured in the article is probably a Mk VI Cruiser (A15) Crusader) (76.2mm/6pdr gun). The one moved to Sandstone (and typical of other in RSA) is probably a Mk I (A9), a Mk II (A10) or a Mk III (A13). It will be worthwhile to investigate these to know the real story.
Keep up the good work!
Kindest Regards
André