Be my Infantry Tank Mk III Valentine ❤️

Museum Assistant Manager and former tank commander, Jason, takes us through the Tank, Infantry, Mk III, Valentine. Where did this name come from?
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[@zman1508]

There's a WW2 Australian valentine's day card that says I'll be your waltzing Matilda if you'll be my valentine. It's got both the tanks dancing on it. I remember having a copy of it in a book on the home front in Australia during the second world war when I was in highschool. If you haven't seen it you should look.

[@olivedrabgarage6243]

Can you remember what that book is? I've always been keen to collect WW2 Homefront memorabilia.

[@Spartan902]

I would also like the name of the book please if you can remember it.

[@ianleckie922]

Jason’s knowledge is amazing.

[@wrecks02]

Tankies (and those of us who carry theire 'rides') tend to learn the history of our jobs...

[@CaptainSeato]

The museum's video prepwork and professional video editing are also amazing.

[@olivedrabgarage6243]

He's the museum curator, it's his job to know these details.

[@wrecks02]

@@olivedrabgarage6243 I carried his tank in a past life. More than once And I would again, should the opportunity arise. Best crewie among many good ones.

[@wrecks02]

Oh, for Jason, it's more than a job, it's a passion.

[@morstyrannis1951]

Remarkable poise in the face of danger, dude. I can't be the only one who saw that Pzkw III lurking in the background.

[@garynew9637]

This bloke is the carl sagan of ordinance.

[@shootingwithmitch5921]

Always thought that the Valentine doesnt really get the same recognition as other tanks such as the matilda and the cromwell etc, but it was a mainstay for much of the war and gave good service.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks Jason, I am really enjoying these videos on Friday, keep them coming. Cheers

[@robmarsh6668]

If i didn't live 14000 miles away i'd go there tomorrow. Great presentation.

[@tasman006]

Awsome vid on probably one of the best early war British tanks. Just to mention not only the Archer also the Bishop SPG was used on the Valintine hull.

[@colinsheridan5678]

There was one of these and a grumman avenger in a playground in rotorua nz from the 1960s till the early 80s. We used to play in them when we were kids. Both were sent to different museums and restored

[@danielcotnoir3363]

Brilliant! I've had a 1/72 Valentine "Bishop" on the back burner. Now, with a bunch of excellent screen shots of this beauty, it's time to get back to work! Cheers!

[@lukeskywalker7566]

Another excellent video Jason thank you for this as my grandfather used these in 2 world war and ended his career on centurion also my dad followed him in the 11 armoured brigade then with the kings Shropshire light infantry cheers again to all of you at the australian armoured museum ❤

[@ptonpc]

The Valentine is one of my favourite looking British tanks. You might think they are slow but they are surprisingly nippy.

[@billyponsonby]

Very interesting and to see it alongside an Archer is remarkable.

[@Theogenerang]

Plus the Archer is facing in the other direction. Thats the rear of the vehicle, not the front.

[@alecfraser1928]

Very interesting Jason. I hadn't appreciated how many of these were exported to Russia

[@centamangila1217]

Here's a fun railroad fact: many Canadian Valentines were built by Canadian Pacific (now CPKC) at their Angus Shops in Montreal.

[@dougstubbs9637]

And, the Canadians introduced the cast hull front, much stronger and lighter than the fabricated riveted hull nose.

[@centamangila1217]

And the very reliable GMC 6004 (aka Detroit Diesel Series 71) diesel engines.

[@dickdegraaff5452]

Hi guys, This MK III Valentine tank is again a good example for how precisely you are restoring classic army vehicles I feel sad that I never will be in the position to visit your museum because you must have a rare collection in the meantime. I look forward to your next vlog and send you love from the Netherlands

[@russwoodward8251]

Thanks Jason. Spot on. Great examples of the Valentine too.

[@davedickinson822]

Nice to see the red jerboa

[@azulceleste2646]

Good evening Australia.

[@Cadfael007]

There is a Valentine in the War Museum of Overloon NL. I think it's a "bridge layer version" of the Valentine.

[@bobbroadhurst1648]

Very interesting, keep these vids coming Jason

[@AndyViant]

Why do I have Derek and Clive singing "I've got the horn" in my head right now?

[@orionbirch2705]

Good job Mr. Jason, your style of presentation is very listenable from a technical view. And the historical references are quite valuable for deepening knowledge of history.

[@HK94]

Matilda and Valentine tanks are some of my favourite WW2 British tanks. They looked nice too, compared to other british tanks like the Churchills...

[@ulfhedtyrsson]

When I was 5 years old, I smashed my thumb with the commander's hatch on a Sherman war memorial. Thats when I fell in love with tanks.

[@davidkimmel4216]

Wonderful video. Thanks

[@Badhagis]

Once again, I wish I lived close by there, I'd probably volunteer to work there every day. Awesome video again and as usual!!

[@hueym2196]

It was the name of the mother-in-law of one of the designers :)

[@PitFriend1]

Ive always wondered why the drive wheel on the Valentine always was spinning so much faster than the tracks are going.

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Excellent job Jason!

[@Theogenerang]

How lucky are we to have this museum in Cairns.

[@alesharazim7608]

Strašně vám fandím a těším se na další vaše video.Snad se jednou k vám do musea podívám.Ale jsem z Plzně,tak je to trochu daleko.Aleš Česko.

[@ianbell5611]

Thank You. Another really enjoyable video. Cheers

[@nevillegoddard4966]

Such a fascinating lesson thanks Jase!😃👍!

[@andrewscott7485]

Tyne and tine are two different words so don't think it was named after my home town. But I loved riding my bike past past vickers tank factory seeing all the different armour outside.

[@jakelaurent6]

A good close support tank to fight in conjunction with infantry early on in WW2, though I do think it was outclassed by the Cromwell later on.

[@jensmaul6749]

Jason is a living encyclopedia for tanks. 👏🏻

[@chungusbooper]

Bodacious, mate. Very bodacious.

[@yattaran1484]

Hoping you guys had a Happy Valentine's Day !. It's weird to see the exhaust pointing forward on this tank.🤔

[@lukefriesenhahn8186]

Me: "I don't think the Valentine was very good." Me after Jason transfers all unlimited knowledge of the Valentine into my brain: "Oh, I see..." The new enlightened me: *Unlimited knowledge on Valentine*

[@trevorfitzgerald4996]

Your Museum is fantastic, wish i spent more time there. If you go to Cairns before you go any other place go there ,well worth the time.

[@dick8193]

Great video!

[@ES90344]

... all we know he's not The Chieftain but he is The Chieftain's Australian cousin!

[@MGB-learning]

Always an Outstanding vehicle review/walk around presentation by Jason. Thank you!

[@MrLeo2A6]

Thanks Jason, another great vid

[@re1644]

it always feels strange to me, when my car has more horsepower than a TANK 🙃

[@scipioafricanus4328]

The Valentine was deployed in the Pacific war by the New Zealand 3rd Division. It was used in the invasion of Green Island in 1944.

[@centamangila1217]

If I remember correctly, they swapped their Matildas for the Valentines in... '43, I think.

[@scipioafricanus4328]

NZ received its first valentines in 1941, the intention was to form an armoured brigade for service in the Middle East, but when the Japanese entered the war it was retained for local defence. The Matilda’s came later with 3 inch howitzers providing a high explosive capability. NZ fitted the 3 inch howitzers to the valentines so they could standardise on one infantry tank type. They also crimped 40mm bofors AA shells to 2 pounder cases so all tanks would have HE capacity.

[@jamesbelcher9374]

What are some of your oldest tanks in your collection?

[@roymilton426]

enlightening thank you.

[@Pilot12370]

What the tank looks like from the outside is in the books. Please show what it looks like inside.

[@AdstarAPAD]

It is far harder to restore the inside of a tank to it's original condition.. The equipment used in the originals are very rare.. Sometimes non-existent..

[@luciusvorenus9445]

Fantastic video! This museum appears to have quite the collection. Pity I may never get to see these tanks or Bovington.

[@LukeBunyip]

Jas is like a mentat of tank lore.

[@54mgtf22]

Happy Valentine Day

[@warrenhunt5556]

BRAVO ZULU Jason.

[@timriley302]

I will be visiting the museum in July 2024.

[@outlawflyer7868]

why the heck as the exhaust forward?

[@gruntt6945]

Soviets Add extr Plate ......MMMMM infantry LOL

[@dougstubbs9637]

Valentine was only 15 mph using the AEC donk. NZ museum has a val two pounder with two stroke GM, and it hits 27 mph. The Soviets used them as light tanks in the reconnaissance role, something requiring speed. The RA used vals as command vehicles in US M10 tank destroyer units, something needing speed. The Brits used them as cruiser substitutes. The original AEC engined vehicles could be considered as the 650 hp Chieftains, used in training and testing only. These vehicles were considered so special that during the third Lend Lease Conference in july 1943, it was the only piece of Allied equipment specifically requested by the Soviets. These really are an under appreciated and under rated piece of equipment. Cheers.

[@obsidianjane4413]

The Soviets classified them as light tanks based on their weight, armor, and firepower. Not that they used them for recon specifically. Soviet doctrine was to use light tanks as infantry support. Because it was a "heavy" light tank, it had better armor than typical like the T-70 which is why the Russians liked it. No the Val was not fast by anyone's imagination. It was geared very low. It just wasn't as painfully slow as a Matilda. The British used them for sundry secondary roles as better types came into service.

[@kirankrishnars9089]

❤❤

[@90Degrees_]

Very cool

[@ChrisHodgsonCorben-Dallas]

If I was nearby I would definitely visit! What's with the US markings on the Archer? Was it a panic acquisition after Kasserine Pass?

[@jasonbelgrave2831]

The star, or 'Allied Star' was used by the Commonwealth forces from around 1944, it was tilted forward (crooked star) to distinguish from the U.S, or the Star was painted upsided down.

[@nailpounder81]

I know this is a channel about armored vehicles, but I'm curious about the firearm the soldier on the far right is holding. I'm not familiar with a British, wood stocked, bottom magazine fed weapon. Is it a captured German or Italian weapon? Thank you for sharing the information about the Valentines. Awesome Channel.

[@neilharvey3571]

@2.32 ?

[@nailpounder81]

Yes, sorry I forgot the timestamp. Thank you.

[@neilharvey3571]

@@nailpounder81 No Probs

[@ReneNvt-se5lj]

Jason would it be possible to go into a little more detail about the Archer, is it a runner? In the netherlands I have seen him as a wreck.

[@CrazyKitBuilder]

Dont forget Bishop

[@10947792]

I notice the exhaust is facing toward the front of the tank……that seems unusual as compared to most tanks. Is there a specific reason for that? With the driver’s hatch and turret hatch, wouldn’t the forward facing exhaust be more prevalent to seep into the crew compartment?? BTW, great talk and highly informative…..and cheers from the US!!

[@Tadwac]

The Valentine is my valentine ❤️

[@Willyslikey]

Another great vid. Thanks! What’s the green vehicle behind you? And why is the star upside down? (It’s because you’re “down under” right??)

[@j_bee9015]

Kurttt why has the tiger restoration videos gone ?? I'm sad 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@maddygun]

Is there battle damage in left upper corner of the gun mantlet? left some scares from the past century before resturation?

[@charlesclow8657]

Ask Jason if he could have any one tank that you all don’t have what would it be?

[@jasonbelgrave2831]

Hi Charles.....good question, one im waiting for will arrive in due course, I won't give to much away other than its British, WWII..... As for a CWE vehicle, I wouldnt mind a ZSU 23/4 SPAAG to stand next to the Gepard though.

[@charlesclow8657]

@@jasonbelgrave2831 must be amazing walking in the tank shed everyday and seeing all that history one day my wife and I will make it there as I am a tank guy was with the 82nd Airborne and on Sheridans and M1’s in Germany you guys are awesome

[@paultanker5606]

G'Day to you again! Could you pls tell me what is the thing that looks like an Exhaust just below the Turret? ps One of my Uncles lost a Finger in one in North Africa, Tank got hit an bits of Metal were flying around!

[@jasonbelgrave2831]

It is indeed the exhaust on the RHS as you look at it.. ...as strange as it seems, a fwd facing exhaust get mixed with air flowing against it and dissipates the exhaust plume.

[@paultanker5606]

G'Day to you my Friend ,thanks for that,I thought no it cant be ,maybe some sort of Smoke Screen, thanks again Mate!@@jasonbelgrave2831

[@markfryer9880]

​@@jasonbelgrave2831A forward facing exhaust? Well there you go just when you think that you have heard everything up pops a little fact to trip you up! Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@paulorchard7960]

Is it a runner? Do you use it at armorfest?

[@jasonbelgrave2831]

Hi Paul....even though this vehicle has the engine fitted, it is not a runner.

[@woody5109]

The diesel engine would have been 100% better then gasoline, same hp but three times the torque.

[@gerardhogan3]

I like listening to your etailed knowledge of technical data Jason

[@jtvalente]

Why would the british design such a slow tank? You could probably sprint faster than a valentine 😅

[@diabolicalartificer]

How you recall engine #'s I've no idea, not easy to do on film. The British invented the Tank, but most British tanks of this era are crap and look like an armored Rolls with a cricket ball launcher whereas German tanks look hard with big guns. Great video, thanks.

[@markfryer9880]

That is a very arrogant backwards looking comment to make! Look at the tanks that had been made before and consider what was involved in designing and manufacturing them? Consider also the anticipated employment of them as well as the engine availability and the capacity and capability to produce armour plate and to be able to assemble tanks? Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 Melbourne

[@stephendezouzsa]

British tank designers back then should have been ashamed of them self for coming up with POS

[@John-yf8qh]

I know you lot live upside down and that, sleep like bats etc, but is Valentine’s Day really two days late in Aus? There’s no wonder there’s a lot of Sisauntie Sheilas and Great Bruncle Micks out there in the BUSH. So to speak…. Least, it should be getting better now you’ve finally got some shoes and some electricity for the lighting. “Michaela, LEAVE your bloody brother ALONE!!!” “Mate, y’can’t touch y’sister loik that! Geddoff’er!! Chroiyst!” 😀😀 Only ja mild ribbing by a friendly Pom, it’d be rude not to, considering I’m not a seppo… :) Great work as ever, to everyone involved! I need to shake off the diggers and dumpers and start working on military paraphernalia! :)

[@johnnewman366]

You’ve got it all wrong you silly Pom, we are not ‘Down Under’, we are ‘Up Over’. Who says North has to be Up and South has to be Down? It’s you lot that are upside down! Cheers,