Tank Chats #115 | A34 Comet | The Tank Museum

Join The Tank Museum's Historian David Fletcher has he discusses the A34 Comet, widely regarded as the best tank Britain produced during the Second World War.
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[longone]

The ability to speak to in simple terms without being patronising is a huge skill.

No arrogance and only passion.

[alexdobma]

"The 17-pounder pointy bit" This is why I love these.

[NetTopsey]

"That's not saying much, but it's saying something." Thank you for bringing a smile to my face on this frosty, bright Ottawa, Canada morning Mr. Fletcher.

[AsbestosMuffins]

"There's no riveting, it shows progress in tank construction." perfectly understated as usual

[alanhynd]

David Fletcher's technical expertise can sometimes flummox a lay-person like myself. Technical terms like 'pointy-bit' should be reserved for others that are specialists in this field.

[Dave_tda]

Fletcher is the best comedian we tank nerds will ever have.

CHANGE MY MIND

[pottierkurt]

I never had a father let alone a grand father. But sometimes when i dream of having one he is as cool as Sir David.

[danielcox]

"it's not saying much, but it's saying something" Mr. Fletcher: you sir are a National Treasure

[martiniv]

My Dad loved the Comet, used to take my two brothers (RIP) on joyrides at weekends when the war had finished, around an old quarry next to the barracks

[jackdee]

My Grandfather was a Comet Commander in the 14/20 Hussars. He spoke very fondly of his A34. Great to watch the video.

[MaxTSanches]

My dad served in Hong Kong with the 3rd RTR in the early 50's and they had Comets because the bridges would not hold the Centurions. He told us that the first thing an infantry sergent would do is grab those trianglular exhausts while telling his troops to get on board. This was followed by the medic being called. :)

[pexxajohannes]

"Best tank Britain produced, not saying much"...lovely british humor.

[themaster]

It's been a while since YouTube reminded me about the tank museum, I see Mr. Fletcher and know I must watch it. 45 seconds in "best British tank ever produced, not saying much but saying something". You never disappoint Mr. Fletcher.

[blakebaker]

I became a friend of the museum, just for the videos. I'll probably never make it to see the collection in person, but I enjoy these chats.

[uha]

Good stuff!

I've always liked the Comet since I made the Matchbox kit as a kid.

[peteroneill]

We still have a couple of Comets kicking about in Ireland, in the Curragh. They're all in a most brilliant blueish grey, and are pride of place in the Curragh Military Museum 😁

[beyondfubar]

Can't get enough Mr. Fletcher, that guy is hilarious, he cannot help to throw some humor into the talks and I love it.

[martingardener]

So - they used the same pointy bit with a smaller bangy bit so it would fit into the goroundy bit. Nearly 40 years since I left the Army and I only now getting to grips with the technical terms!

[jarink]

0:36 "Probably the best tank Britain produced. That's not saying much, but it's saying something." This is why I watch these videos!

[Maclabhruinn]

I sure hope Mr Fletcher knows how much interest and delight he's given us, here on the Tank Museum's Youtube channel. An unparalleled knowledge of AFVs, delivered in a clear, easy-to-follow manner, with all the key engineering decisions explained. He's truly a National Treasure!