Light Tank, M5 A1 • History on Wheels Museum
Light Tank, M5 A1. Photo credit: Richard Hearing
- Type
- Light Tank, M5
- Version
- A1
- Location
- History on Wheels Museum
- Longclose House
Common Road
Eton Wick
Nr Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 6QY - United Kingdom
Current Condition
Appears Good - turret and upper hull armour are reproductions
Vehicle History
Served in the British Army during and post-WW2 as an APC. Was one of six Bought from Harry Pound's Scrapyard in Portsmouth for the film 'Dirty Dozen' - dummy turret and top armour were added. After the film, this tank (identified as the best runner and with the lowest milage) was purchased by the Museum.