GUY MARTINS WWI REPLICA WWI TANK, Lincoln, 4th May 2018

Moved the arrival images of WWI tank at The Museum of Lincolnshire Life to lower part of this gallery. She was on display at Museum for two days only, 5th & 6th May. ''Deborah II's'' current home is the Norfolk Tank Museum, a reproduction of the original Mk IV Deborah tank which was knocked out of action at The Battle of Cambrai in 1917. Deborah was a Mark IV ''Female'' of 12 Section, 12th Company, D Battalion. She first saw action in the second wave of the attack tasked with attacking the Hindenburg Support line west of Flesquieres. Commanded by 2/Lt Frank Heap, she entered the village firing into the ruins to suppress the defenders. As she left the shelter of the village she was hit by several enemy artillery rounds and five of her eight crew were killed. 2/Lt Frank Heap and the two remaining crew members were able to retire back to British lines. He was subsequently awarded the Military Cross for his gallant actions. Also over the same weekend within Lincoln Castle grounds were various World war related exhibitions. Click the 'House' icon top left of this page to direct you to this websites main home page.Under the Berne Convention Act of 1988, all images within this gallery are copyright protected Michael Hill. Not for commercial use without prior permission. parksie@ntlworld.com