German Panzerkampfwagen V Ausfuhrung A Panther Walkaround
Location: Military Vehicle Technology Foundation in Portola Valley, California
Date: May 17, 2008
Photographer: John Admire
Development on the Panzerkampfwagen (Pz.kpfw.) V Panther began in 1942, with the first production versions entering combat in 1943 as part of the Kursk offensive. The Ausfuhrung A (Ausf. A) version, introduced in late 1943, utilized a new turret with redesigned interior and different weld interlocks. The hull was carried over from the earlier Ausf. D version.
Restoration of this vehicle began some years ago. The Panther sank into a river bed during the winter of 1943-1944, while retreating from an advancing Russian formation. The crew chose to scuttle the vehicle rather than leaving it for the Russians to capture. The demolition charges effectively destroyed the turret, but river water flooding the hull protected most of the lower structure.
Panther restoration, April 28, 2007 by Doug Dropeskey
Panther restoration, April 28, 2007 by Jack Riggar
You can find more information about this vehicle in the Wikipedia.
Walkaround (select a picture to view at full size):
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