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Tanks for the Memories
On a dull and drizzly Pembroke Dock this morning (Friday 25th July 2008) the Army were due to repossess the Chieftain Tank, that had been presented to the Town almost 10 years ago. Ex-Councillor and then Mayor David Jones was there all those years ago to receive it on behalf of the Town and witnessed it placed with pride on its plinth in Western Way. But due to technical difficulties with the tank recovery vehicle the operation has had to be postponed, it is thought it may be September before they can remove the Tank. After months of attempts by the Town Council to find the cash to restore and make safe this proud symbol of The Dock's long association with the Army, the newly elected Council voted at the last council meeting by a "10 to 3" majority to give it back to the Army This is not the first military artefact to be given away by the Town many years ago a Sunderland presented to the Town by the Royal Australian Air Force, was given to the Royal Air Force and now stands proud in the museum at Hendon. Reports reveal that several other items have also been "liberated" over the years. So with heavy heart we publish this to morn the inevitable loss of more of Pembroke Docks fragile heritage, and leave you with this photo record to celebrate its arrival and morn its departure, when it leaves |
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