WW II Buffs will find this interesting. WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 … From Italy, they would be carried by rail to the Eastern Front, for Operation “Barbarossa”. Have a Willys Jeep for sale or looking for one to buy? Over 100,000 men were killed and 300,000 men were wounded there. That’s pretty cool! Jake Bayless said: Neato! At 14:00 hrs, while the convoy was between Kefalonia and Lefkada islands, a terrible explosion was heard. Woah, that’s amazing. In September of 2000, they turned to Mr. Aleksander Borovkovthe, manager of the Narva Open Pit company AS Eesti Polevkivi, to rent the company’s Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer. 6 WWII Tank Found After 62 Years . Remarkably, the  tank was in good condition, with  NO RUST, and alll systems  (except the engine) in  working  condition. WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. I have a hard time finding used M38 parts above a lake! Together with other club members, Mr. Igor Shedunov initiated diving expeditions to the bottom of the lake about a year ago. It will be displayed at a war history museum in the Gorodenko village on the left bank of the River Narv. Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine! Very good story. […]. Enthusiasts from the club, under Mr. Shedunov’s leadership, decided to pull the tank out…..Read more […], Amazing find! Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The key to the great shape the tank was in i.e. It is suspected  that the tank was then purposefully driven  into the lake to  conceal it  when its captors left  the area. The weight of the fully-armed tank was around 30 tons, so the active force required to retrieve it was similar. WW II Buffs will find this interesting. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi, Estonia . After the war, around 100 of these had been buried on the Bulgarian southeastern border with Turkey as defensive positions as a Cold War deterrent to NATO’s southern flank. WWII Buffs will find this interesting – Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the Diesel engine! WWII Tank Found after 62 Years! Pretty   amazing…, Hi Ralph! According to its specifications, it’s a 27-tonne machine with a top speed of 53km/h. During battles in the summer of 1944, the tank was captured from the Soviet army and used by the German army. A main  requirement for the  68-ton dozer  was to have enough  weight to prevent slippage while moving up  the  hill. The weight of the  tank, combined with the travel  incline, made for a  pulling  operation that  required significant muscle. If anyone needs exact location reply to my post. WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. I know where another one is i touched as a kid diving touching the main gun and the tower also found a hispanic suiza aircraft gun from the swiss army is this from interest? It was designed by Ferdinand Porsche, who also designed the VW Beetle and founded the Porsche automobile company. Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine! Over  100,000 men  were  killed and 300,000  men were wounded there. This gave him reason to believe that there must  be an armored  vehicle  at the lake’s  bottom. WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. At the depth of 7 meter they discovered the tank resting under a 3 meter layer of peat. The  pulling operation began at 09:00 and  was concluded at 15:00,  with several technical  breaks. A few years ago, he told the story to the leader of the local war history club ‘Otsing’. the  tank was captured from the Soviet army  and used by the German  army. Keep me posted on the progress of the rehab of this tank. This gave him reason to believe that there must be an armored vehicle at the lake’s bottom. Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the Diesel engine! WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. Uploaded with ImageShack.us WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. Interesting post. Entire Eastern Europe is full of WW2 military relics! WWII Buffs will find this interesting – Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the Diesel engine! years. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi , Estonia . I would have loved to be there when it first begain to pull out of the mud for the first time in 40 plus WW II Buffs will find this interesting. A Second World War-era Soviet tank was unearthed from its muddy grave after laying undiscovered for 74 years near the city of Senno in Belarus, Wednesday. This time, the two ships would be on their own, apart from Italian reconnaissance aircraft that would fly over them. The Gun Geek. WWII Tank Found after 62 Years. The pulling operation began at 09:00 and was concluded at 15:00, with several technical breaks. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi , Estonia . Maybe I’ll get lucky and find one at the bottem of a lake! WWII Tank Found after 62 Years. (This is the reason that there are German markings painted on the tank’s exterior.). WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. The  Soviet-built T34/76A tank had been  resting    at  the  bottom of the lake for 56 years. WW II Buffs will find this interesting. (Currently  used at the pit, the  Komatsu dozer was manufactured in 1995,  and  has, recorded  19,000  operating hours without major   repairs. Enthusiasts from the club, under Mr. Shedunov’s leadership, decided to pull the tank out. WW II Buffs will find this interesting. Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine!A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi , Estonia . The Soviet-built T34/76Atank had been resting at the bottom of the lake for 56 years. The weight of the tank, combined with the travel incline, made for a pulling operation that required significant muscle. Posted: 11/01/2006. In short a great deal of careful work more closely resembling a “major overhaul just short of engine removal” than a little tinkering but really rewarding to hear the roar. It is suspected  that the tank was then purposefully driven  into the lake to  conceal, open  pit company AS  Eesti Polevkivi, to rent the company’s  Komatsu D375A-2  bulldozer. Just imagine what our toys have been ;-). Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine! The Soviet-built T34/76A tank had been resting at the bottom of the lake for 56 years. Even  after 62 years (and a little  tinkering), they were able to   fire  up the diesel   engine!A  Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled  the abandoned tank from  its tomb under the  boggy  bank of a lake  near Johvi , Estonia . Approx 20 years ago a complete 8.8 AA gun on trailer was recovered in our village from under the mainroad, now restored and on display at the Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung of the German Army in Coblenz. WWII Tank Found after 62 Years! For two months he saw air bubbles emerging from the lake. Visit www.kaiserwillys.com, […] At that time, a local boy walking by the lake, Kurtna Matasjarv, noticed tank tracks leading into the lake but not coming out anywhere. For two months he saw air bubbles emerging from the lake. 2ND WORLD WAR TANK FOUND AFTER 62 YEARS AMAZING! […] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Jake Bayless. - posted in Off Topic: For U History Buffs. Second World War Tank Found After 62 Years WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. Military Photo: WW-II Tank Recovered After 62 Years. It will be  displayed at a war history museum in the  Gorodenko village on  the left  bank of the River  Narv. This was sent to me as an E-mail, thought it would be of interest. The D375A-2  handled the operation  with  power and style. In  September of 2000  they turned to Mr. Aleksander  Borovkovthe, manager of the Narva    open  pit company AS  Eesti Polevkivi, to rent the company’s  Komatsu D375A-2  bulldozer. I wonder just how many military or other things are out there to be found. WW II Buffs will find this interesting. WWII Tank Found after 62 Years. WW  II Russian tank with German  markings uncovered after 62  years. I wonder how many others are out there! 468. WW II Buffs will find this interesting. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi, Estonia. This  is a very rare machine, especially considering  that it fought  both  on the Russian and  the German sides. I suspect the line about “Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the Diesel engine!” may be a large understatement. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Russian/German tank recovered from a lake after 62 years. LIBERALS AND CONSERVATIVES — WHICH ONE ARE YOU? The mud did a great job preserving the tank! A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi, Estonia. no rust was due to the 3 meter layer of peat on it; it’s an oxygen free environment. (This  is the reason that there  are German markings painted on the  tank’s exterior.) It is wonderful to hear the engine was made functional but I suspect that just like any other submerged engine the little tinkering would need to include a complete cylinder cleanout, draining and re-lubrication, probably re-gasketing and head bolt re-torquing. WWII Tank Found after 62 Years. – Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung in Coblenz Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine! All you need is flashlight. this tank is a great find. I hope that you are well and that the weather is mild in your neck of the woods. For two months he  saw air bubbles  emerging  from the lake. You had me with your post title! This is really cool – and something I’d definitely plan to visit if I ever make it out to Estonia. WW II Buffs will find this interesting. Altogether, 116 shells were found on board. At that time, a local boy walking by the lake, Kurtna Matasjarv, noticed tank tracks leading into the lake but not coming out anywhere. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi , Estonia . Vince Lewis did an awesome job on this story!! this is amazing and to get it running what else maybe in that lake they should start checking other lakes where the war was fought this story should be on motorweek wow maybe on utube. There is negligible oxygen content in the water at 90 feet and the peat bogs tannic acid the perfect environment to preserve the tank. Little or no oxidation, the perfect time capsule. TGG is the Indian forum for healthy discussions on Guns, Gun-care, Shooting sports and Outdoor activities. Again very good story. (Currently  used at the pit, the  Komatsu dozer was manufactured in 1995,  and  has recorded  19,000  operating hours without major   repairs.). The D375A-2 handled the operation with power and style. WW II Buffs will find this interesting. The stuff does a good job mummifying bodies as well. WWII Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. A main requirement for the 68-ton dozer was to have enough weight to prevent slippage while moving up the hill. WWII T 34 Tank Found intact After 62 Years - Worldshipwrecks, The Rediscovery of Wartime Relics | Mysterious Universe, WWII Tank Found After 62 Years - Defence Talk Forum, The Knickerbocker Family’s 1954 Willys Station Wagon, A Willys CJ-2A Bringing Father and Son Closer Together. Amazing, nothin like vintage to fire up after 62 years of being buried at the bottom of a lake. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi , Estonia . Also covered are topics on Gun-Laws, Knives & Other Weapons, 4x4 Offroading, Pets etc. WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. 6 WWII Tank Found After 62 Years . Altogether, 116 shells were found on  board. Welcome to the Kaiser Willys Blog, where you'll find photos, history, parts Q&A, and technical advice for your Willys Jeep restoration projects! these tanks are such great machines, i have had the honor of working on one of these and i have to say they are the easiest and most fun vehicles to work on and drive, kudos to these guys for rescuing another piece of history that may have been simply forgotton or destroyed. Plans are underway to fully restore the tank. That was awesome I wish I could have been there— wow–being a heavy equipment mechanic and tractor restorer it makes me very excited —(big smile):) Larry, […] OT Vehicle recovery Well it's not a Wrangler, but a story off roaders would appreciate. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Wow! Visit www.willysforsale.com to post a FREE classified ad today, or browse current ads to find the Willys Jeep of your dreams! […] think it is amazing after 62 years they pulled it out of a lake and got it running after a while WWII Russian Tank is found after 62 years in the mud! WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. Messages: 5,259 Likes Received: 16 Joined: Nov 14, 2006 Location: Southampton UK Your Mercedes: C43/55 AMG 1999 / C230K 1997. What an amazing find. May 27, 2009 at 4:47 pm Leave a comment. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi , Estonia . WWII Russian tank found with German markings after 62 years WW II Buffs will find this interesting. WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi , Estonia . The Soviet-built T34/76A ( Log Out /  WW II Buffs will find this interesting. I doubt you will be able to do that with a modern MBT with all the electronic […], Greatings, Todo dinбmica y muy positiva! WW II Buffs will find this interesting. Tank Found after 62 YearsWW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine! Tank Fan 21 must not be as much of a tank fan, though, to refer to “the standard gasoline tank engine” for this model; as almost every WWII tank aficionado knows, the T-34 series (indeed, MOST Russian WWII tanks) were diesel-powered, an immense advantage in the Russian winter climate. good luck spreading the story of this and try and findw out more about what it was doing in the area. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi , Estonia . (Currently used at the pit, the Komatsu dozer was manufactured in 1995 and has recorded 19,000 operating hours without major repairs.). A true piece of living history! WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. https://blog.kaiserwillys.com/wwii-tank-found-after-62-years Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. WW II Buffs will find this interesting. Abandoned WWII Tank is pulled from its tomb after 62 years in the mud! A special thanks to Steve Findlay for forwarding this article. In September of 2000, a Russian tank captured by the Germans in 1944 was pulled from the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi, Estonia. According to its specifications, it’s a 27-ton machine, with a top speed of 53km/hr. At  that time, a local boy walking by the  lake, Kurtna Matasjarv,  noticed tank tracks  leading  into the lake  but not coming out anywhere. Discussion in 'Motoring Related Discussion' started by bigasotonuk, Jan 28, 2011. bigasotonuk Senior Member. Together with other club members, Mr.  Igor Shedunov  initiated diving  expeditions to  the bottom of the lake about a year ago. WW II Buffs will find this interesting.Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine! (1) Archived Articles 09 Feb 2009 EWR WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. After the tank surfaced, it turned out to be a ‘trophy tank’ that had been captured by the German Army in the course of the battle at Sinimaed (Blue Hills) about six weeks before it was sunk in the lake. Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine! Quite a tricky operation. Finds like that are not too unusual. Plans are underway to  fully restore the  tank. I am from Poland and as a kid I used to go on my bike to German bunkers near Bialystok to look for anything from the war. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi, Estonia . Senior member. WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. ( Log Out /  The 27 ton beast had rested there for 62 years. (This  is the reason that there  are German markings painted on the  tank’s exterior. The Soviet-built T34/76A tank had been resting at the bottom of the lake for 56 years. ( Log Out /  WWII Russian Tank is found after 62 years in the mud! I found old artillery shells, read german markings on the base of huge artillery cannons made by Krupp, crawl inside gun turrets, or inspect bullet holes on the entrance to these bunkers. 14 September 2000 - A Komatsu D375A-2 pulled an abandoned tank from its archival tomb under the bottom of a lake near Johvi, Estonia. if you like this check out world of tanks. WWII Tank Found after 62 Years. From  February to September 1944, heavy  battles were fought in the  narrow, 50  km-wide, Narva front in the  northeastern part of   Estonia . WWII Tank Found After 62 Years WWII Tank Found After 62 Years. WWII tank found under 7 meters of water & 3 meters of peat in a lake. do your best to get your story out to everyone you can. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi , Estonia . According to its   specifications, it’s a 27-ton machine  with a top speed of  53km/hr. ( Log Out /  His site has more stories to about old lost and found tanks etc. I’m curious about it’s story, like how much it fought, who used it, their stories, etica. Discussion Board on this Photo . WWII Russian Tank is found after 62 years in the mud! Awesom. From February to September 1944, heavy battles were fought in the narrow, 50 km-wide, Narva Front in the  northeastern part of Estonia . A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi , Estonia . This is a very rare machine, especially considering that it fought both on the Russian and the German sides. at  the  bottom of the lake for 56 years. Happy Easter. Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine! Man that would have been great to see in person. WWII Tank Found after 62 Years. Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine! Hillary—reasons she is radioactive and distance better than acceptances. Remarkably, the tank was in good condition, with NO RUST, and all systems (except the engine) in working condition. ), Veteran Benefits ALL VETS SHOULD COPY THIS. A great find! I love it. Of course in that part of the world it’s more freezing than warm so that helped preserve it. WW  II Buffs will  find  this  interesting. The Porsche Elefant or Panzerjäger Tiger (P) is one of my favorites, a 68 ton tank destroyer with an 88mm Krupp cannon. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its … Stuff like this is part of our history and should be presevered. WWII Tank Found after 62 Years. WW II Buffs will find this interesting. A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi , Estonia . – Tank Museum of the German Army in Munster (!!!) I didn’t even had a metal detector. WWII Tank Found after 62 Years. WW II Russian tank with German markings uncovered after 62 years. This was sent to me as an E-mail, thought it would be of interest. Be sure to look at all the pictures at the bottom: WWII   Tank Found  after 62 Years. On  19th September, 1944,  German troops began an organized retreat  along the Narva  front. Amazing that the tank is in that shape. During battles in  the summer of  1944,   the  tank was captured from the Soviet army  and used by the German  army. Hi all, The fact that they were able to get it restarted after being submerged is incredible. Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able to fire up the diesel engine! A Komatsu D375A-2 bulldozer pulled the abandoned tank from its tomb under the boggy bank of a lake near Johvi, Estonia . WW II Buffs will findThis int Uploaded with ImageShack.useresting.Even after 62 years (and a little tinkering), they were able tofire up the Diesel engine!

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