052194 Accession Number: 052194

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Modern and pre-war tanks at the Ascot Racecourse Depot of Motor Transport Vehicle Park, Group 1A. The Vickers Mark II* (Special) medium tanks in the foreground, dating from the 1920's, were in use up to the commencement of World War II for training. M3 Grant medium tanks stand in the background.

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052194
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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