Julien Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Tiger II, official designation Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. B. Named Königstiger which was wrongly translated as King Tiger. Turret number 300. Tiger II with early production turret is on display at Bovington Tank Museum. This vehicle was the second soft steel prototype made and did not see active service. The main gun on this tank is not original, it was added during its restoration. Pictures thanks to Alan Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Tiger II (production turret). This vehicle was from s.SS Pz.Abt. 501, with hull number 280093, turret number 104, and has a comprehensive coating of Zimmerit. The tank is owned by The Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham, it is displayed at Bovington Tank Museum. Pictures thanks to Alan Brown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Additional pictures of "104" thanks to Dave Wardle. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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