It was a curiosity to the GIs in that area so many people took pictures on it and around it. Apparently the tank lay wrecked there for a long time and was moved around a couple times to accommodate a victory parade event. They regularly release new sets and reprint older ones so it is worth checking on them.Ripley, there are tons of photos of this vehicle online. Star Decals are available from several suppliers, check with them or see their website for stockists and prices. A bonus set of numerals is included for Shermans in the early 1950s.Īlso on the sheet are an unarmed Archer used as an artillery tractor in 1956 with its number plate and tactical marking along with a T-34-85 with a green diamond and number plate. Two variations of Sherman III M4A2 in plain green from later that year with the same marking but different names on the turrets and two more similar tanks with a rhino on a red and green background with options for names. One is a Sherman V M4A4 in sand and green as used in the “23rd July Revolution” in 1952 with a unit marking of an ancient war chariot on the hull side. This new set provides decals to mark up several of their tanks from the 1950s. A list of Egyptian AFVs captured in the 1956 campaign included over 50 Shermans, 40 Archer self-propelled 17pdr guns plus 14 Valentine tanks without guns and 27 T-34 tanks. Some will not be aware that Egypt had Sherman tanks and other armour taken over from British wartime stocks alongside Soviet tanks.
There have many and varied types of weapons used by armed forces in the Middle East. Interesting subjects high quality printing bonus numerals included for Egyptian Shermans in the 1950s.Ī welcome addition to Star Decals' Israeli markings. USD$7.00 (plus USD$3.00 shipping per order) available online from Star Decals and model retailers worldwide. Middle East 1950s Egypt Tanks and AFVs Start Decals, 1/35 scale 35-CC1278 - Middle East 1950s Egypt Tanks and AFVs
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