It appears that he is standing atop a British Mk. IV (Male) tank.
A very iconic picture, I think. Thanks for the info! :-)
How do you know it’s a male?
wait a minute. You don’t have to answer that!
Reminds me of the young recruit who asked the old veteran:
What’s the difference between a Fort and a Fortress?
To which the veteran replied:
If it has breastworks, it’s a fortress.