My Visit to the Army Museum- Beijing, Peoples Republic of China
(September 1999)
A Photo Essay...
Photos Copyrighted by Brandon Kunicki
Please do not copy or use these photos commercially without the written consent of Brandon Kunicki bdk@geocities.com
The Historic Military Vehicle (HMV) displays were rather cramped and not terribly informative. Signage only gave the designation of the vehicles and their country of manufacture (in Chinese).
The museum featured implements of war from ancient to modern, from aircraft to firearms, from tanks to trebuchets. The hall containing most of the aircraft, and what appeared to be another Japanese tank was closed for remodeling at the time of my visit.
I would also like to thank those who helped me correctly identify some of the more obscure vehicles!
Japanese Type 95 Armored Railroad Car "So-Ki"
Japanese Type 95 Armored Railroad Car "So-Ki"
Wasp Mark II flame-thrower version of the Bren Carrier. Features added internal tanks and plastic armor. Next to it is an Oxford Carrier.
M4A3(76)HVSS/M4A3E8 Sherman, used by the US and Canada in the Korean conflict
M-4A2 Sherman, this version was used by the USMC during WW-II
M-41 Self Propelled Gun
(155mm Howitzer) 1 of 85 produced by the
Massey Harris Company
I would like to apologize for the quality of the photography. I anticipate returning to this museum in the year 2000 and I promise then to improve on this site. The shelter over the vehicles insures that they are well shaded, while the surrounding areas are brightly lit by sunlight. I plan to bring high speed film and a good flash on my next visit, and take pictures in the early morning or late afternoon to put the courtyard in shadow.
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