Tank Chats #18 Mark I

The Museum's Mark I is the only surviving example of this, the first tank produced to go into battle.

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[ultrajd]

“The tail was flaming useless.”

“The Germans being an unkind lot.”

I could listen to Sir Fletcher for hours.

[crossbow]

I like this man. He is exactly what I picture when I think about someone from England. I was at Disney World in Florida talking to a couple from England while standing in line. I asked them Why didn't you go to Euro Disney in Paris seeing that it was so much closer. The woman said "Well Paris is very expensive and then you have the French." These people can politely call someone an asshole in a few quiet words and you never realize they did it till later!

[Balcra]

Though David Willey did a fantastic job. It's great to see Fletcher back again.

[darkninjacorporation]

I always look forward to these. Listening to Fletcher is like hearing my grandfather rambling on about some story.

[zafranorbian]

The tailstiering was something I never heared of before. Thanks for this nice video.

[paulthorpe]

In the photo I'm the 7 yr old lad in the striped shirt on top of tank - photo taken June 1969 we used to play on the tank all through the summer, the two seats were in-situ as well as guns and the hatches opened and closed a bit I recall - Pre H and S days !!
Few days before or later the Flying Scotsman had made last journey through Hatfield station too !!

[MadnerKami]

+The Tank Museum Welcome back, Mr Fletcher. It's nice to see you on screen again :)

[GamesandCoffee]

I've missed David Fletcher as host. although the Curator wasn't a bad host either!

[guattodaddo]

I had no idea about the real use of the rear wheels, i always though they used them for carrying items. Fascinating, thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[whirving]

I was just there at the Imperial War Museum. I didn't realize it was an original! They also had a T-34 and an up armored Sherman Jumbo assault tank. Thanks!

[junsengjs]

The grandfather of all tanks, majestic.

[davidorama]

Wow. I was this time old when I learnt that the wheels towed by the back of the tank was an easier way to steer the tank. Sort of a rear facing half track.

[douglasfleetney]

Brilliant, great to have you back Mr Fletcher, episode. I always wondered what the traction engine front wheels were for, I thought they were anti-ditching gear. Thanks for clearing that up.

[JustJohn]

Now that I see it in action is quite terrifying seeing this slow unstoppable machine creep slowly towards you

[Zoydian]

I love this man, I could listen to him for hours!

[kizzer]

Good to see you're well David, thanks for the video!

[TheBobes]

"Sir, the Germans may throw grenades on top."
"Build a roof out of timber!"
"WUT"

[Sodapop-rdku]

"the T-34 was the first tank with sloped armor"
Me: looks at mark 1 tank with sloped armor

[MegaBanne]

This has to be the most intimidating piece of war machinery I have ever seen.
Sure, not optimal what so ever.
But the idea of being on the battle field where they where first introduced is scary as hell.

[origamichikn]

"Germans being an unkind lot". That's cute :)