IJA

Phil Bradley 1987

Phil Bradley 2003

Tank History
This tank has bulldozer fittings on the turret to the left of the main gun, and front hull below and to the sides of the towing shackle mount.

Wartime History
Captured on Iwo Jima in 1945. A shrapnel hole is present on the left fender.

Display
This tank was transported to the United States and is displayed at the US Army Ordnance Museum (Aberdeen Proving Ground).

Justin Taylan adds:
"I visited the museum on June 9, 2008. This tank was not on public display because it is under re-restoration."

References
Preserved Japanese Tanks page 25

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