Tank, Churchill Mark VIII Tank - Calgary, Alberta
Posted by: wildwoodke
N 51° 00.774 W 114° 07.003
11U E 702244 N 5655216
This Churchill Mark VIII Tank is similar to that used by Canadian troops at the Battle of Diepe. This tank is now on display at the Museum of the Regiments in southwest Calgary, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WM24JM
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 09/03/2007
Views: 91
This tank weighed 40 tons when fully loaded and was powered by a 350 h.p. engine.
It could travel at 15 mph and its armament consisted of a six pounder cannon and two Besa machine guns.
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