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[WallShadow]

Originally Posted by raketenjagdpanzer

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The real coup, however, was the recovery of an M60A3 tank that had been placed on display in 1990 in front of a VFW in northwest Central Florida. Although technically a "display" piece, the members of the VFW, with permission from the US Government, kept the vehicle in running condition - key elements like the starter and distributor were kept under lock and key in the VFW to prevent theft.

In May of 2001, the a representative from the VFW made the dangerous trek 150+ miles south from Panasoffkee, Florida, to formally request assistance from the 1st JMC to help with constant raids and harassment by NA forces, and offered use of "their tank". The 1st JMC was surprised to find an operational (in terms of running gear; the tank was without ammunition for it's 105mm main gun) M60A3 in the hands of the VFW. With it's ranks recently swelled by volunteers from Orlando, the JMC immediately established a post in Panasoffkee, recruited 73 locals (most of whom were already battle and survival-hardened), and set about converting the M60 to burn alcohol. By late 2001, the tank was fully functional, with an additional .50 cal mounted in front of the loader's hatch, and 30 rounds of solid-shot 105mm ammunition manufactured in Orlando.

Maybe they'll name it "Kosciusko, We Are Here!" in honor of the recently-returned military personnel's service in Poland.

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Originally Posted by WallShadow

Maybe they'll name it "Kosciusko, We Are Here!" in honor of the recently-returned military personnel's service in Poland.

I think the name might fly over the heads of the locals, but what the hell: that's what it's officially called now in my ever expanding Florida game!

[The Dark]

I've always heard that town referred to as Lake Panasoffkee (I grew up around Orlando).

There's a good listing of AFVs as of 2011 located here. Looking specifically at Florida, the "Future World War II Museum" in Titusville had its collection in Ohio until 2008, so those vehicles should all be ignored. However, the person listed there, C. Reed Knight, is the owner of Knight's Armaments Company in Titusville, which would be a tremendous asset to any faction. I'd be tempted to go for the Dusters in Daytona, DeLand, Gainesville, Starke, and Green Cove Springs (the last two are both near Jacksonville). Against raiders and NA forces without significant armor, the twin 40mm are plenty, and having five of them gives you commonality, so you're not making parts and ammo for a bunch of different vehicle types.

One thing that should help logistically with salvage is that Orlando is the headquarters of the 143rd Transportation Command, so even with the war, there should be prime movers available.

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Originally Posted by The Dark

I've always heard that town referred to as Lake Panasoffkee (I grew up around Orlando).

There's a good listing of AFVs as of 2011 located here. Looking specifically at Florida, the "Future World War II Museum" in Titusville had its collection in Ohio until 2008, so those vehicles should all be ignored. However, the person listed there, C. Reed Knight, is the owner of Knight's Armaments Company in Titusville, which would be a tremendous asset to any faction. I'd be tempted to go for the Dusters in Daytona, DeLand, Gainesville, Starke, and Green Cove Springs (the last two are both near Jacksonville). Against raiders and NA forces without significant armor, the twin 40mm are plenty, and having five of them gives you commonality, so you're not making parts and ammo for a bunch of different vehicle types.

One thing that should help logistically with salvage is that Orlando is the headquarters of the 143rd Transportation Command, so even with the war, there should be prime movers available.

Yah; when I first started writing about FL in T2k I covered some of that (I see you found the earlier post.)

[rcaf_777]

Originally Posted by The Dark

I've always heard that town referred to as Lake Panasoffkee (I grew up around Orlando).

There's a good listing of AFVs as of 2011 located here. Looking specifically at Florida, the "Future World War II Museum" in Titusville had its collection in Ohio until 2008, so those vehicles should all be ignored. However, the person listed there, C. Reed Knight, is the owner of Knight's Armaments Company in Titusville, which would be a tremendous asset to any faction. I'd be tempted to go for the Dusters in Daytona, DeLand, Gainesville, Starke, and Green Cove Springs (the last two are both near Jacksonville). Against raiders and NA forces without significant armor, the twin 40mm are plenty, and having five of them gives you commonality, so you're not making parts and ammo for a bunch of different vehicle types.

One thing that should help logistically with salvage is that Orlando is the headquarters of the 143rd Transportation Command, so even with the war, there should be prime movers available.

A few points

I don't see a lot of useable vehicles in the guide. I see a lot of outdoor displays which are not going to be of much use as they usually in non working or driving condition, with most moving parts removed or welded. In most cases you need a flatbed and recovery vehicle, with a crew just to move the vehicle.
The you will need additional people get this vehicle back into working order. This would also require a fairly extensive machine shop.

If your lucky enough to find a vehicle in working condition, you still have go out to it, with fuel ( and a repair team(Cause it might not start or its been sitting to long)

Also

Only the 143rd Transportation Command's Headquarters and Headquarters Company is based is Tampa, so limited transport if any left. There are two other units near by,

332nd Transportation Battalion, which conducts Ocean Terminal Operations(I really don't see this not being deployed)

257th Transportation Battalion(Gainesville) Headquarters and Headquarters Det.

[James Langham2]

The obvious use for the vehicles would then be gun trucks

[The Dark]

Originally Posted by rcaf_777

A few points

I don't see a lot of useable vehicles in the guide. I see a lot of outdoor displays which are not going to be of much use as they usually in non working or driving condition, with most moving parts removed or welded. In most cases you need a flatbed and recovery vehicle, with a crew just to move the vehicle.
The you will need additional people get this vehicle back into working order. This would also require a fairly extensive machine shop.

If your lucky enough to find a vehicle in working condition, you still have go out to it, with fuel ( and a repair team(Cause it might not start or its been sitting to long)

Also

Only the 143rd Transportation Command's Headquarters and Headquarters Company is based is Tampa, so limited transport if any left. There are two other units near by,

332nd Transportation Battalion, which conducts Ocean Terminal Operations(I really don't see this not being deployed)

257th Transportation Battalion(Gainesville) Headquarters and Headquarters Det.

Orlando for the HQ, not Tampa (I would guess that was a typo, but want to be clear). They'd also pick up any remnants of the 993rd Transportation Company (Palatka) and possibly the 623rd Transportation Company (West Palm Beach), which both report up to the 143rd.

[Targan]

Originally Posted by WallShadow

Maybe they'll name it "Kosciusko, We Are Here!" in honor of the recently-returned military personnel's service in Poland.

Fun fact: Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in mainland Australia. I believe it's named after the same guy you're talking about.