Jacques Littlefield, tank collector, dies

SFGate ^ | 1-13-09 | Carolyn Jones

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A jewel in his collection is the German Panzer V Panther tank that the German army sank in a Polish river during World War II to keep it from the advancing Russians. The Panther sat submerged for decades, and Mr. Littlefield acquired it five years ago and began restoring it.

"Restoration is very satisfying, especially with something like the Panther," Mr. Littlefield said in a 2007 interview with The Chronicle. "People say: 'You'll never get that thing running again.' Well, it was built once, and we can do it again."

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[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

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I hope his collection is kept together and treated with the respect it deserves

Agreed!!!

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What’s he standing next to? An M4 -A2 with a 76 long? Definitely looks like a M4 body but that gun is way more than a standard 75.

[BBell]

Cool site. If I was a millionaire I'd have a few.