Montereau 2nd armored division sherman to be restored!

The Montereau (Near Alençon, Normandy) Sherman from the Free French 2nd armored division is to be restored .This tank took part in the liberation of Alençon by Leclerc, but was destroyed by the Germans in the forest of Estouves.

http://www.ouest-france.fr/alencon-le-char-montereau-de-la-2e-db-bientot-restaure-1886022

 

and for the now and then lovers. Note the original call code is 22 , not 23 !




http://www.gastoneve.org.uk/company.html

 

completely different vehicle .

 

It's a small shame a modern diesel engine's being used for the running restoration, but who am I to criticise! More power to any of the chaps working on these old dears.

These appear to be the chaps (owners?) doing the work:
http://balmoralgreen.com/les-blind-s/sherman-m4a2-2.html

Translation:
http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fbalmoralgreen.com%2Fles-blind-s%2Fsherman-m4a2-2.html&act=url

 

I suppose they use a modern diesel to save money and gas. Also if the previous engine was destroyed they would have a hard time to find spares. The aim is to get the tank ready for the 70th anniversary of the liberation this august.

 

I'll find out. If I have new information I give you an answer.

Eric

 

I found the information. The tank will be completely restored. Bodywork, mechanical and painting. Total cost: € 20,000. The engine will not be replaced. Parts no longer exist ... It will be a modern diesel engine (V8 bi-turbo Deutz).

http://www.ouest-france.fr/70-ans-apres-le-char-de-la-2e-db-reprend-la-route-1892464

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Eric

 

Additional information, video :
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1alry2_le-char-montereau-s-en-va_news
And pictures :
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When disassembling the tank, a dogtag was found !
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Information sources :
http://2db.forumactif.com/t1240-le-montereau-bientot-restaure

Eric

 

Restoration progress (sorry for the translation...) :
More photos in the link below

Char No. 22 of the 2nd Co. of 501st RCC

This tank was destroyed by 4 armor piercing 57mm (1 ricocheted) in Ecouves forest, August 12, 1944 in the evening, after having participated in the liberation of Alençon, killing the help pilot gunner "Wiciński".
The sherman has burned (interior and exterior) and exploded with ammunition, tearing the weakest armor, floors and wings.

End of the planned restoration : August 11, 2014 !

Displacement : Alençon / Versailles 30 January 2014
Détourellage : January 31 .
On February 1, removal of engines destroyed by explosions, fires and rust. They will be exposed to Alençon .
February 3 : the gearbox, differential, brakes, gearboxes are permanently blocked. Everything is completely seized and rusted gears and bearings. Fire gained within the full mechanical oil (120 liter) by a brake flap torn following explosions .
When cleaning, February 5 , Pierre found in the rust under the gearbox, the identification plate from Wiciński driver ( WICINSKY ?) Died August 12, 1944 .
February 7 : cutting armor torn .
February 15 : half of the rollers are removed. Stripping layers rust ( 1cm average) electric chisel within continues.
February 19 : stripping continues , discovering 24 groussers in the rear armored coffers. Original storage location .

Source of Information :
http://balmoralgreen.com/les-blind-s/sherman-m4a2-2.html

Eric

 

This page lists Felix Wicinsky in Montereau 22 as well.

http://www.gastoneve.org.uk/company.html