Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie – New Discovery Communications Equipment
Many questions have been asked of the Foundation over the course of our Sd.Kfz.222 (Ausf.A) 4.Serie project. One of the most frequent being about the…
Many questions have been asked of the Foundation over the course of our Sd.Kfz.222 (Ausf.A) 4.Serie project. One of the most frequent being about the…
The journey back to the Weald Foundation here in the United Kingdom was completed successfully. Unloading this precious vehicle was relatively straightforward given that she…
We know from talking to people that few are aware that every leichter Panzer Spähwagen was equipped with a Reifenluftpumpe (Tyre inflation pump)which was used…
Std., no not what you are thinking! This was the German wartime abbreviation of Stabantenne. Here at the Foundation, we are having quite a challenge…
One of the most demanding tasks for the Weald Foundation continues to be the search for original parts that are required for vehicles in our…
Part 2 – The Weald Foundation leichter Panzerspähwagen (2cm) (Sd.Kfz.222) Ausf.A – 4.Serie After more than 10 years, history is made, the Weald Foundation leichter…
After five intense years of work the Foundation’s Sd.Kfz.222 (Ausf.A) 4.Serie project is finished but despite the team’s best efforts we continue to find additional…
Part 1 – Historical Framework The historical framework for Weald Foundation le.Pz.Sp.Wg. restoration project has been this Panzer Tracts publication. Compiled by our Trustee Hilary…
Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie internally mounted searchlight This is the second part of the Inside Track article in the series. Part 1 provided details of the SFFA…
Thank you for all of your support in 2022. We are looking forward to working with you in 2023 . . . This article has…
In part 2 of this Inside Track article, we saw how as early as April 1944 Guderian as Inspekteur der Panzertruppen anticipated gaining a share…
When the Foundation became aware of this exceedingly rare item when it appeared on one of the web platforms, we made the decision to secure…
Down in the detail Following their experiences in the 1914-1918 War, the Germans were genuinely concerned that at any time they might be attacked by…
In Part 1 of our Inside Track article on 7,92mm Sturmgewehr 44 (StG.44) (Assault rifle), we discussed the requirement for, development of, and the production…
Stütze – Supports This marks the final Inside Track article surrounding our investigation and restoration of the front bumper assembly of the three le.Pz.Sp.Wg. we…
The Pitfalls of Purchased Products! Our previous Inside Track articles on the Behälter für Sprengminen covered the use and stowage for the 3Kg. Sprengminen. The…
The restoration of any Historic Vehicle is incomplete if it is not fitted out with all the small items of equipment that were carried within…
Our Inside Track article Part 1 covered our investigation into the Safety Strips and the related Leiste (metal fixing strips) covered the components required for…
By October 1944 due to the shortages of paint, it had been decided that the interior of both the Panther Ausf.G and Jagdpanther would be…
Recent articles on our 8,8cm Pak 43 have indicated just how close we are to having a complete project. We have passed the point of…
The Safety Strip fitted around the top edge of the Schutzschild (turret) armour is a vital safety feature for the crew that prevents personal injuries.…