British Mark IV Tank, Ashford, Kent
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British Mark IV Tank, Ashford, Kent
Image: © Peter Trimming Taken: 19 Mar 2013
Dating from 1917, and presented to the people of Ashford on 1st August 1919. Weight: 26 tons Length: 26' 5" Width: 10' 6" Height: 8' 10" Road speed 4 m.p.h., with the petrol capacity of 70 gallons giving an operational range of 35 miles. This 'female' version of the tank was armed with five 308 Lewis machine guns. Crew of eight: Commander, Driver, two Gearsmen, four Gunners.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.1502
Longitude
0.87028