Centurion small Army World War II cruiser Mk2 Tank in Leyland is one of a series of “Welcome to Leyland” gateway monuments celebrating the town’s industrial , army

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The Centurion was developed during World War II as a cruiser tank. Mark 2 models entered service after the end of the war. Over the years, continuous development produced numerous modifications culminating in the Mark 13 design. The Centurion is widely regarded as one of the best British tank designs of all time. It has served the British Army and many others for over 60 years and seen action in diverse places such as Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf. Centurion Tanks were made at the Spurrier Works in Leyland. The “tank factory” was opened on 23 October 1953, during the Korean crisis.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Leyland, UK
Photo credit: © ZarkePix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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