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[Phantom Warrior]

Thing is Terry this tank is in 11th armoured div tank markings and from 1943 onwards they were using Sherman till the end of the war so it more home front than Normandy don't you think ? I also like to say what the harm in taking about this subject!.^&confuse

The 3rd RTR was only briefly joined with the 5th RTR (one month) when it was sent to North Afrika to join the 8th /armoured Brigade and was equipped with Crusaders, Grants and Shermans. When the North Afrika campaign was over in 1943, the 3rd RTR went back to England and formed the battle hardened core of the 11th Armoured Division as the midddle armoured Regiment (should have a white 52 on red square - not 51 which is for the senior regiment. I don't know when they stopped using Valentines for training or if they had any Valentines in North Afrika. I don't know what they were first equipped with on their return to England before D-Day?

Terry

 

[Rob]

K & C doesn't say it was used in Normandy. The Dispatches said "Our 11th.Armoured 'Valentine' belongs to the 3/5 Royal Tank Regiment and appears as it would have in the months leading up to D.Day."

I was going to ask about that, I can't see in this thread where it says Normandy Brad?? My peepers may be playing up so could you point me in right direction!:redface2:. It does appear that the Valentines were tried out in the amphibious canvas skirt role for seaborne landings as many now lie on the sea bed where they sank during the War. (there are a couple in Poole in Dorset I believe)


This model looks really good to me, love the Black and Green camo and this will look good with my other Brit armour.:salute::

Rob

 

[uksubs]

The 3rd RTR was only briefly joined with the 5th RTR (one month) when it was sent to North Afrika to join the 8th /armoured Brigade and was equipped with Crusaders, Grants and Shermans. When the North Afrika campaign was over in 1943, the 3rd RTR went back to England and formed the battle hardened core of the 11th Armoured Division as the midddle armoured Regiment (should have a white 52 on red square - not 51 which is for the senior regiment. I don't know when they stopped using Valentines for training or if they had any Valentines in North Afrika. I don't know what they were first equipped with on their return to England before D-Day?

Terry

Well I know they were using Sherman tanks from 1943 till the end of the war

 

[uksubs]

I was going to ask about that, I can't see in this thread where it says Normandy Brad?? My peepers may be playing up so could you point me in right direction!:redface2:. It does appear that the Valentines were tried out in the amphibious canvas skirt role for seaborne landings as many now lie on the sea bed where they sank during the War. (there are a couple in Poole in Dorset I believe)


This model looks really good to me, love the Black and Green camo and this will look good with my other Brit armour.:salute::

Rob

Our 11th.Armoured “Valentine” belongs to the 3/5 Royal Tank Regiment and appears as it would have in the months leading up to D.Day.
Rob from 1943 they were using Sherman tank not Valentine tanks so it not correct to say as it would appear month before D-DAY ,they stopped using them from 1942 and not with Mickey Mouse camo hope this helps

 

[Rob]

Here is aforementioned Valentine III DD

© IWM (MH 9338)

 

[uksubs]

Here is aforementioned Valentine III DD

© IWM (MH 9338)

Look just like the king country version Rob :salute::

 

[jazzeum]

I believe, but could be wrong, that they were used for training purposes. If so, then the statement is correct.

 

[Rob]

I believe, but could be wrong, that they were used for training purposes. If so, then the statement is correct.

Long after D Day they also appear to have been used as command tanks for units using Archers.

Rob

 

[uksubs]

I believe, but could be wrong, that they were used for training purposes. If so, then the statement is correct.

Our 11th.Armoured “Valentine” belongs to the 3/5 Royal Tank Regiment and appears as it would have in the months leading up to D.Day.
Which part correct Brad ? Not in 1943 /44 less it a Sherman tank !

 

[damian]

Our 11th.Armoured “Valentine” belongs to the 3/5 Royal Tank Regiment and appears as it would have in the months leading up to D.Day.
Which part correct Brad ? Not in 1943 /44 less it a Sherman tank !

I suppose in the twenty four months leading up to Normandy.

 

[damian]

With all due respect at the price I would like to know that the model I am being was actually in the specific theatre of war for which it is being advertised.

 

[uksubs]

Here is aforementioned Valentine III DD

© IWM (MH 9338)

Nice try Rob but never saw action in Normandy as they used Sherman DD tanks and the DD stand for Duplex Drive not D-Day

 

[uksubs]

I believe, but could be wrong, that they were used for training purposes. If so, then the statement is correct.

In 1942 yes but not month before D-Day as they were using Sherman that the facts of the matter

 

[uksubs]

Long after D Day they also appear to have been used as command tanks for units using Archers.

Rob

Is the K&C version a command tank now then ? As I don't remember them saying that ^&confuse

 

[uksubs]

With all due respect at the price I would like to know that the model I am being was actually in the specific theatre of war for which it is being advertised.

Well this is a photo of 11th armoured in June 1942 in England hope it helps

 

[Simpson & his donkey.]

With all due respect at the price I would like to know that the model I am being was actually in the specific theatre of war for which it is being advertised.

It's not the first time that things have been produced not quite right. But a good looking tank anyway. Chris.

 

[wayne556517]

WOW all i said was nice picture,as they going says "If you don't like it don't buy it" it could well be my first bit of Allied Armour Well British,i have 1 Sherman.......................^&grin

 

[Rob]

WOW all i said was nice picture,as they going says "If you don't like it don't buy it" it could well be my first bit of Allied Armour Well British,i have 1 Sherman.......................^&grin

With its 2 pound gun I don't fancy its chances up against all your Tigers, King Tigers etc Wayne^&grin

Rob

 

[wayne556517]

It will look great with that new brit infantry walking along side it i reckon.

 

[uksubs]

It will look great with that new brit infantry walking along side it i reckon.

It a great looking tank ,let hope they make a Comet tank next ^&cool