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Click to find out how to purchase this photo. Tank Museum photo No. 4194/C/2

The date is now December 1991 and the Tiger's hull has been stripped to the barest of essentials; this is the time to check for corrosion and damage, especially around joints and weld points. This view shows the hull, raised clear of the ground and virtually down to bare metal. We are looking at the front, right side where the final drive housing has been removed.

In this view we are looking back along the hull into the engine compartment. There are whole areas here that will be completely hidden when the tank is reassembled. Note, for example, the ventilation duct running along the centre and the wooden plugs, inserted to protect the torsion bar bearing surfaces.

Click to find out how to purchase this photo. Tank Museum photo No. 4194/E/6

Click to find out how to purchase this photo. Tank Museum photo No. 4194/F/6

Finally this month a rear view with every fitting removed. The heavy bolts secure the exhaust and the central hole takes the starting handle.

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