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Justin Taylan 2007
Wartime History
This tank was one of two captured by the U.S. Army 40th Division, likely on Luzon. Afterwards, transported to the United States with the 40th Division back to California as "war booty".

Display
This tankette was displayed at the California State Military Museum. Later, traded to the George S. Patton Museum of Cavalry & Armor.

Today, displayed at the George S. Patton Museum of Cavalry & Armor. The turret is missing the 7.7mm Type 97 machine gun.

References
Thanks to Daniel Sebby, curator of the California State Military Museum for additional information.

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October 23, 2019

 

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