After seeing so many restored and replica First World War machines, it's amazing to see one in such good condition with so many original parts and paint. Amazing!

That T13 recovery story is yet another reason to love the C-130 Hercules, irony of the numerology not withstanding.

Such a great place, and having that Mark IV in completely original condition is just amazing. And the anecdote about the engine noise, being relative to what a person of the time would be used to, was very cool.

I really appreciate that you talk about whether or not the engine works. Many museum channels do not talk about the condition of the engine in their videos.

I saw such a tank in the city of Arkhangelsk (Russia). This is a northern city on the shore of the White Sea. In 1918, invaders from England landed troops when there was a civil war in Russia. The invaders got in their teeth, and the tank now stands as a trophy in the city as a monument.

Not many appreciated how effective the T13 was as an anti tank spg in the early phase of WW2.

It's amazing that the engine can still run after 100 years.

When the story of the return of the T13 reached the point of a C130 loaded with paratroopers, for a brief moment, I had visions of an epic legend in the making. 🤣

Very interesting little tankette and the MK 4 looks superb after all these years - great video!

The first models of tanks had only mild steel plating on the sides. The crews were killed by ordinary rifle fire. Be sure to check before visiting the Museum. Large sections of it are closed for renovations at the moment. Still well worth a visit and the exhibits are superbly displayed. ( I've been there 8 times and never get bored ).

You rule Sofilein 🙌. I lived in Belgium when I was 12 and have been in that museum many times. I hope you have a story about that Whippet Tank

WOW, another awesome museum to add to my list. Interesting history on that T13.

Beautiful pieces. It’s a special thing to see them as they were, especially the Mk IV.

I can see why he's worked there since he was 16, being in this place would never get old! The Mark IV is an absolute beauty I need to see one day!!

So glad to see you here in Belgium! The part where Testaert says that you can even touch the tank is typical of Belgian surrealism, as the sign on the tank says "it is formally forbidden to touch objects in the museum" (both in French and in Dutch) ! 😄

Watching in the UK. What a great presentation on two historic military vehicles. Really impressed, thank you. It now looks like this museum is on my 'to do' list!

Excellent video. The video quality makes you feel like you are standing right there listening. The presentation was wonderful. He presents in such a way that both a tank novice and a tank enthusaist will find this video intresting.

A very nicely done video, very well guided and I appreciate how engaged you are in the topic.

@Sofilein

2 жыл бұрын

I usually delete my questions (there can be a lot) because it is strange to hear them from behind the camera, but in cases like these when it's not possible then they have to stay 😅 I'm glad you don't mind

@BeingFireRetardant

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sofilein actually prefer more of your voice, face, and narration. I know this is a tank channel, but you are part of what makes it interesting...

Hi Sofilein, That was a nice piece of Belgian history. We wish you lots of success with your vlogs and send you ❤️ from the Netherlands. Best regards, Willeke and Dick de Graaff

Thanks heaps for the great content Sofilein. I always enjoy watching you're show.

Great video. Thank you. Your Belgian museum tour is most interesting.

Another great presentation! Sophie, your beauty increases with every episode!

Absolutely wonderful Sofilein. Really enjoyed that. Thanks for bringing that to us.

11:40 A stunningly beautiful WW1 tank and a stunningly beautiful tank loving gal in the same picture. What more could anyone ask for? 😍

Awesome video, great guest presenter and amazing insights. Thanks for this video!

Great world tour Sofi, thanks for the content! 🙏

Very knowledgeable curator - bravo!

Amazing video, loved even the small details like the hinge, fascinating stuff, good work

Ma'am, I want to THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS. NO ONE ......BRINGS THE HISTORONIC PERSPECTIVE THE WAY YOU DO. This information would serve todays youth well. That War is not without the Technological advances that brings with it Applications that are used to advance Societal Development.

Incredibly well maintained, Bravo. Thanks for sharing.

This gentleman does a great job of explaining this tank and WWI. Thanks Sofi for bringing us with you!

I always learn something from your videos. The door hinges ... something so simple but a fatal flaw. Keep up the great work 👍

The only T-13 left...thank you for sharing! I always liked that little bugger along with the Polish TKS.

Excellent video, huge thanks. Hope all is well with you.

Awesome video! Thanks for the great content!

Wow what a awsome great vid. Love the story of the T13 and how they got it back.

Excellent....thanks for posting.

Nice video. There were a few points I didn't think of when watching other videos. Very informative

Another excellent and informative video! Keep it up player!!

This! This is the BEST video youve done. I love the history, the originality of the tanks. More! 💯 im saring this on twitter

Loved this video!

It's so cool that you got to visit those rare vehicles.

I like this guy already. Great presentation.

Now we're getting to see some stuff we didn't even know existed. Great job! Please post a schedule of the places coming up.

Very nice video Sofilein! I did not know that these vehicles were on display not far from The Netherlands. Nice idea for a holiday trip.

@louisavondart9178

2 жыл бұрын

Visit the Bastonge barracks as well to see all the other tanks.

Thank you Sofilein. Greetings from Sweden.

Excellent. Presentation.

Thanks for sharing this very interesting museum that I often visited when I was living in Antwerp as it took about 40 min to reach Brussels in the eighties. I can see that the museum is much changed and was surprised to see the original Mark IV and the only T13. Really makes me wish to come back to visit this museum. Where was the Mark IV when I was there? Just being curious! Good job again as always 👍👍👍

Thank you!

Brilliant video thankyou

Very nice , great seeing original period paint on these vehicles ! So many of them , in different museums , have half hearted attempt's to recreate the original paint and appear glossy , in appearance !!! ✔️🥴

What a beauty!

Great video 👍

Imagine that...Sofilein in my backyard! Hopefully You won't catch a case of ' surrealism '... .

Great information

Thanks!

Excellent

Very nice!

This was great! I really love WW1 armor!

nice interesting video. Thank you for showing

What a lovely fellow, William Testaert. TFP

Very cool information

great video. Thank you

great vid chaps

That is a great museum with some pretty fantastic pieces. Any chance of doing a video on the Whippet next to the Male you just covered. The aircraft museum next door has some really great WWI planes as well. Thanks for this.!

Ah 'Lodestar' very much on my must see list. Interesting to see the differences between that and the Mark IV at Bovington which is a training tank so doesn't have things like the armoured cover over the fuel tank at the rear.

Nothing like a bit of WW1 original thick track 😎

Great video Sofiein.

Hey one day could you do a In-depth video of the t29 American heavy

Original paint. you got my vote

Amazing to hear that the Mark IV tank engine was actually quite silent by our standards -- I guess we're so far removed from the people of that time that we don't realize that mechanical noise was very alien (and thus much more noticeable) to them. Love these WWI tanks and their Steampunk vibe :)

Hi Sofi! Thanks for the great video! You are still very beautiful and we love you very much! :)

greate museum and greate informations.

That t-13 is freaking awesome

All hail the beauty of the Mark IV

Excellent production of a museum I have never seen before and vehicles really seen. as always great original content.

5:14 'You can actually in this museum touch this tank [...].' while standing in front of a sign that clearly says 'Strongly forbidden to touch the objects'. Getting some mixed messages here 😅

@brunowauters8787

2 жыл бұрын

Do not get confused, this IS Belgium you know.

very cool! its nice to see a ww1 vehicle in its trundled right off the battlefield condition!!! are you going to do a video about the medium mk A whippet?

Awesome video! Do you have a personal Twitter, other than the two listed in the description?

Welcome in Belgium!

The marking on the T13 is very similar to the badge of the US Air Force's 96 Bomber Squadron which goes back to WW I. Also, the paint on the Mk. IV seems to be at odds with the description "Dog S**t Brown" that you often see. It looks a lot more like the US Army uniform color "Khaki Drab". (which is what I painted the Mk IV now sitting on my model shelf)

Yet another interesting video of some pretty rare examples of armour. Did you also visit fortress Eben Emael during your trip to Europe? I was also wondering if you made a video of your visit to Master Milo, or is what we see on his channel all there is to your visit there?

Original condition??? Awesome!

Great video Sofi. Its still hard to get my brain wrapped around that a girl is into this kind of shit :) Love it ! My youngest daughter is a bit of a gear head, knows a lot more about cars than most of the guys her age and perhaps even mine. She's got an early 2000's Acura that she has been pouring thousands of dollars into to overhaul and its fun to watch. Please just keep you doing you. :)

From the historical standpoint: you found a couple of gems there girl!!!!

Best museum

Aloha; AWESOME!!!!!

I already took a picture with this tank and it's a beast, i'm 1m85 (6ft) and i look so little next to it

What a Very Excellent presentation by William Testaert 10/10 and it's more amazing both tanks survived WW2 with out the Germans scrapping and melting them to build their own war machines

Great story about how they got their T13 back

Ooooh it's adorable! Does the T13 get its own dogbed or does it just have its own little hut in the garden?

Madame Sofi, I shall put a kettle on and sip tea your honor. Amazing vid, I learned Something! Also have you considered visiting museum warships sometime? They are like tanks.... but bigger!

@Sofilein

2 жыл бұрын

I have indeed! It's on the list for future content. Have visited a little on my own in the meantime

@leopardone2386

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sofilein If you ever did a co stream with someone like Drachinifel then humanity is definitely discovering fusion and going to Mars. That's how awesome that would be. Anyways take care and your fans love you! ........ *Sluuuuurp

I would love to see that mk IV irl

Do you now the place of manufacture? Was it at either the Metropolitan Works, Birmingham, or perhaps at Fosters, Lincoln, or elsewhere? I cannot find out but I believe Flirt II, the other surviving 'male' Mark VI at the Tank Museum, Bovington, was an original Mark VI manufactured in Lincoln. It would be interesting to know where Lodestar II originated from and, incidentally, what happened to both Lodestar I and Flirt I?

Was wondering why they had to land Discretely. almost sounds like a special secret operation of some sort.

Amazing!! I wonder how many more obsure vehicals have been forgotten in cellers just waiting to be discovered.

Are you in Belgium right now? Me too!

👍👍👍

Seeing the small total adorbs T13 I'm thinking a baby tanks video is due.

Is the Unditching beam still original.