Jagdpanther restored by the SDKFZ Foundation

[tanks_for_the_memory]

I recently found these pics of the Jagdpanther recovered by the Sdkfz Foundation and subsequently restored to running condition.

Sdkfz foundation Jagdpanther after recovery alongside another.jpg (70.61 KiB) Viewed 352 times

Fitting the gun.jpg (25.91 KiB) Viewed 352 times

Close up of the restored engine compartment.jpg (89.01 KiB) Viewed 352 times

As you can see it looks as if at least two of these vehicles were recovered from a British Army range, having been there since the 70's (judging by the uniforms!) The Sherman ARV presumably belonged to whoever recovered it!

One of the Jagdpanthers on a British range in the 70s.jpg (88.84 KiB) Viewed 350 times

I believe that, like the Bovington Jagdpanther (and Panther) these were assembled immediately post-war by the British in the original factories for test purposes.

It's a shame that these tanks aren't more visible on the internet (or perhaps we should feel relieved that there are still some mysteries that can't be resolved through the click of a mouse).

Does anyone know more about these guys? There doesn't seem to be an official website of any note...

[PainlessWolf]

Good Morning,
It is great to see restorations being done on this level, ( basically take an empty chassis and hull and build a tank )! I also note the quality of the builds that we do on this forum because the first thought that entered my mind upon viewing the Engine Compartment pic was "Wow!, nice job on the rear deck!" ;o)
regards,
Painless

[jukebox]

'Evening all,

There's some good pics of the SDKFZ Foundation Jagdpanther here:

http://www.primeportal.net/tanks/john_g ... gdpanther/

And there's some video of it here:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5ntTQOgywEw

They've done an awesome job on this!