This is a photo of the Centurion tanks arriving at Hong Kong in the late 1950's, to replace the existing Comet tanks. Reader Isdl notes that the Centurion tanks later moved on to Australia:
In the early 1950s, the British put on military displays every year. These tanks, howitzers and other long guns, and trucks full of soldiers paraded northward on Nathan Road. The tanks made scratches on the asphalt surface which showed up for weeks.
My mistake in previous post. The parade moved southward on Nathan Road, and I watched it at the junction with Lai Chi Kok Road. Besides the guns, we kids liked to count the number of road wheels which numbered 5 on the Comet tanks. Regards, Peter
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Where did the Centurion tanks go?
This is a photo of the Centurion tanks arriving at Hong Kong in the late 1950's, to replace the existing Comet tanks. Reader Isdl notes that the Centurion tanks later moved on to Australia:
Centurion Tanks
In the early 1950s, the British put on military displays every year. These tanks, howitzers and other long guns, and trucks full of soldiers paraded northward on Nathan Road. The tanks made scratches on the asphalt surface which showed up for weeks.
Centurion Tanks
My mistake in previous post. The parade moved southward on Nathan Road, and I watched it at the junction with Lai Chi Kok Road. Besides the guns, we kids liked to count the number of road wheels which numbered 5 on the Comet tanks. Regards, Peter
The photos of the unloading…
The photos of the unloading of the consignment of Centurion tanks may be dated at least from or on 28-29th July 1959
The second consignment of 26 Centurion tanks arrived in Hong Kong in September 1959.