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Stunning images! SdKfz 250 “Neu” pulled from the river in Poland


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German light armored halftrack SdKfz 250 Ausf “Neu” was recovered from Pilica river near Górki village (Poland) by The Museum of Military Technology in Chrcynno. The late war version (“Neu” = new) was used in a variety of roles, including an armored scout vehicle, personnel carrier, prime mover for towed anti-tank guns, small howitzers, etc. Its in an amazing condition the front wheels rotate, tracks still on and also quite a bit of the original paint scheme visible. On that area only possible candidates of ownership that vehicle are 19 Pz.Div. and 25 Pz.Div. Reminds of red shields painted on the rear and front makes 25 Pz.Div. most likely candidate. 

After long period of preparation, hundreds of hours spent writing all the required documents, they have finally executed their plan in October 2015. They would like to present the extracted object in the next year on a display of their Museum. They invite you to look at the photos of their discovery

 

 
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Awesome!

 

It always amazes me to se, just how small those vehicles were, and to think they usually seated 6-8 persons.

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I agree with Finkeren as I too would imagine this as a much bigger vehicle. Incredible how the rubber tires have held up for so long and it even looks like  the rubber cleats on the treads are still there. Thanks, Corto, for posting.

6./ZG26_Custard
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It always amazes me to se, just how small those vehicles were, and to think they usually seated 6-8 persons.
Are you referring to the Sd.Kfz 251?
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Are you referring to the Sd.Kfz 251?

No the 251 was a good deal bigger and seated I think 12 people including driver and gunner.

6./ZG26_5tuka
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The infantry men were only to have armour protection while sitting. When standing up they could easily fire from the vehicle using the armour as cover. Still the SdKfz.251  was more versatile and the standard transport vehicle of the Panzergrenadiere while 250s were slowly withdrawn for amunition carrying and command vehicle tasks.

 

Nice find anyways, hope they can restore it adequitly. 

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a few more pictures:

 

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wow. in poland no less. that's gotta evoke some emotions for some of the locals.

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Nice find! Thanks for the heads up!

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Sd.Kfz. 250-3

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Sd.Kfz. 251-21 Ausf.D

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