jchinuk Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I found this while trawling the odder parts of the interweb, http://www.alpinforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=35579 A brief (automated) translation, The Foundation for Historic Army equipment shortly HAM collects two examples of all Swiss army vehicles. In Burgdorf at the site of the former AMP so are hundreds of trucks, jeeps, tanks, motorcycles and carriages stored and preserved for in roadworthy condition for posterity. But it is no ordinary museum where one just like that time on Sunday with kids in tow, sucking ice can marvel at the tank without oil and are not suitable for navigation in mock war scenarios. The vehicles are roadworthy and be moved again and again. Groups of 6 persons can visit by appointment. The vehicles are owned by the Confederation and therefore belong to the taxpayers. In September, the open day is see who it sometimes will. jch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.ice Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Wow......what a collection, and such variety.:nut: What is the tank conversion in the last picture? Also like the Bloodhound Missile truck. Will all forum members count off in groups of six and wait in line:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchinuk Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Wow......what a collection, and such variety.:nut:What is the tank conversion in the last picture? I understand that the Centurion in the last picture is a Swiss conversion intended to carry and 'plant' (hence the crane) the turret into a pre-built defensive position. It's an odd conversion and comparatively recent (80s). jch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 What a delight it would be to view all those vehicles. So nice to see just vehicles themselves from every angle without dioramas & nonsense. No Humbers mind you but I would find all those wagons worth a close look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunnel_Rat Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Amazing collection.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Certainly on the list of places to visit, sooner than later, typical of the Swiss attitude, make a decision and stick to it. Can you imagine that happening over here, it would have lasted until the next government was ellected then some shiny suited burocrat would have decided to sell them off ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I think that this is one museum that is a must see. I will be planning a trip to Switzerland in the near future.... Won't tell the other half about the museum yet though :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 A Very clean and seemingly well thought out collection , amazing what has been saved and preserved for the future are they as unmolested as they appear ? Thanks for sharing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemsi Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 ... here are the official flyers of the first open day in a few days: Source: http://www.armeemuseum.ch/index.php?id=88 Hopefully the Renault FT-17 will be driven! Sorry mates, this isn't a public museum. So you can't just drive by and visit it. You'll have to be a group and visit by appointment only. greetings from Switzerland zemsi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Wow, they really have one of everything! :shocked: I liked the 'Pioneer' M113, not seen one of those before. Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchinuk Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 I think that this is one museum that is a must see. I will be planning a trip to Switzerland in the near future.... Won't tell the other half about the museum yet though :-). This may help, http://www.armeemuseum.ch/index.php?id=35 Links to Swiss military museums. jch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemsi Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 ... I had yesterday the opportunity to visit this huge collection. You can see nearly everything the Swiss Army ever had. From Horse Waggons to Haflingers to Jeeps, Pinzgauers, Wreckers, Tank Transporters, Wreckers, Tanks etc. Enjoy my 500+ pics here: http://www.zimmerliweb.ch/events/content/view/165/9/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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