Birth of a British Tank
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English: Birth of a British Tank- Tank Production in England, 1941 |
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Source | http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib//41/media-41723/large.jpg |
Author | Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer |
Licensing
[edit]These photographs were scanned and released by the Imperial War Museum on the IWM Non Commercial Licence. The image was catalogued by the IWM as created for the Ministry of Information, which was dissolved in 1946. Consequently the image and faithful reproductions are considered Crown Copyright, now expired as the photograph was taken prior to 1 June 1957.
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Workers put the final touches to an engine
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Two female factory workers paint the bodywork of a Crusader tank.
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A factory worker produces gears for the gear box
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Two factory workers work inside a Crusader tank. The photograph is taken looking into the tank through the turret opening, and shows just how cramped these armoured fighting vehicles were.
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A wide view of the factory floor, showing Crusader tank turrets being riveted and bolted together before being added to the main body of the tank.
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A wide view of the busy assembly floor at this tank factory, somewhere in England, 1941. The photograph shows Crusader tanks 'in all stages of growth'.
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Two men work at putting the forward gun into position on this Crusader tank at a factory, somewhere in England, 1941. It is interesting to note that they are both smoking whilst they work!
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With the wheels already on, these two workers prepare to place the track into position
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This worker assembles the ring on which the turret will revolve
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Female workers work on large drilling or cutting machines as they help in the manufacture of some of the smaller parts
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Factory workers fit the visor into place
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This worker is fitting up the driver's cab. The photograph is taken from above, showing the cramped conditions.
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The crank case of the engine is machined