This restored StuG III F has just arrived and is absolutely amazing!

This incredible vehicle has just arrived from Europe after an extensive rebuild and restoration by Bushmakow Restorations in the Czech Republic.
This StuG III F is the only surviving vehicle of its type and fought at Stalingrad with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 244 before its destruction in February 1943.
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[@rionijam727]

Hi Kurt, you gotta do a documentary on each tank in the museum each week, full history of where it was in battle, is it a runner, where it was made, when it was made and so on

[@spennykcn]

This please.

[@Milleneum]

Exactly.

[@waynestarick5282]

Yes please!

[@1989rbrown]

Hi Kurt, I require these videos to be uploaded no later than 9:30am on Monday, sincerely your boss, a random youtube commenter. 🤦‍♂

[@rionijam727]

@@1989rbrownKurt asked to leave ideas and thoughts in the comments, maybe the world is very grey for you, Can I buy you a rope and an unstable chair to speed up the process for you.

[@kiwifruit27]

Would love to see a weekly tank chat where someone talks about a different tank every week. Another awesome video as always. Thanks

[@langer4602]

Exactly what i was going to suggest different one each week great idea!

[@kiwifruit27]

@@langer4602 maybe a tank one week and an artillery piece the next week, spice it up with something different every few weeks like the Goliath or a kublewagon

[@silverflashwillo123]

Have a look at Bovington Tank Museum KZbin they have been doing that for years

[@derekh4943]

Kurt: This sounds like a great idea. Have the boys pick their favourite piece and small chat on its history.

[@Capellix0001]

Bovington Tank Museum has already done that

[@extraterrestrialfascisti7625]

My deceased friend was a Stug III commander from 1943-1945. He got the Knights Cross in a Stug III panzer-Jaeger abteilung 1102. He swore the Wehrmacht should have abandoned production of the panther and Tiger in favor of increased Stug III production. The advantages of the stug was easy to manufacture in large numbers; good gun, easy to rail transport; easy to train crews on; mechanically reliable. According to him even as late as 1945 the Stug III could still counter even the latest Russian tanks.

[@gonebabygone4116]

Germany could build three fast, reliable, heavy Panthers for the price of two Tigers. They could have built three Stug for the price of a single Tiger I and four for the price of a Tiger II. The apples to apples tank comparison is pretty easy. The assault guns are so different, would really require an expert to explain all the factors.

[@andreaspenzkofer]

Thank you for introducing this rare exhibit. It appears to have been beautifully restored.

[@russwoodward8251]

I knew most of the technical language but somehow having it described in a proper accent makes it doubly interesting. Thank you for this. This tank is nearly immaculate. A fantastic restoration.

[@tannerjones9687]

Ok I’m really starting to like these Stugs especially seeing so many variations of them .. Thank you and keep these videos coming 👍

[@philiplaing6904]

Yes please, the more we have the opportunity to learn about what is in the collection the better. Hard to visit when you live in Canada, so viewing the armour vicariously through Wednesday updates is my only option.

[@TheGeezzer]

Fabulous to see that StuG III F in such amazing restored condition 80 years later, she's a true survivor! Sad to think that she's the only tank of its type left in the world. I've always loved the Stug and think its a great infantry support vehicle and I bet it really was too.

[@robingallagher8605]

Always good to learn about new additions to the museum - please keep these coming.

[@earlt.7573]

FANTASTIC !!! Glad you guys got hold of this StuG, she's got a good home now with your gang to take care of her.

[@davidbeattie4294]

I don't know if its possible but it would be incredibly interesting to see photos or film of the recovery and restoration of this vehicle. Possibly a bit of its backstory. I am really curious how this vehicle managed to survive that maelstrom and make it to you.

[@nealeford1964]

Agreed. How they were found, condition etc is fascinating

[@desertmandan123]

Have a ook at this link of a Stug being recovered in Russia, the conditon is amazing once it's been washed off. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqfZlqKHh7t1rrs

[@captainhurricane5705]

Indeed. I assume the Soviets would not have left this lying around if it was left in the kessel.

[@Icetea-2000]

@@captainhurricane5705 Probably from the western front

[@truereaper4572]

@@Icetea-2000 They say multiple times in the video and in the description that it fought and was lost at Stalingrad.

[@melvynyork7192]

It's brilliant to see the stugs are around in the museum of the world 🌎 especially Australia 🇦🇺

[@2islandresort757]

Great content and I'd like to see more of this type of detailed descriptions of the exhibits. Many thanks

[@ausarmour]

An extra weekly video might be a bit tricky with so much effort going into the Workshop Wednesdays... but we will do what we can 😏 - Kurt (From AusArmour)

[@superniger4822]

You guys forgot to pin this comment so nobody saw it

[@koflynn2159]

HELL YEAH! I love the StuG-III's especially the F!

[@peckelhaze6934]

Fantastic! Thank goodness for internet so we can see these prize projects as I will never get to see it live. If you guys get the time a documentary and walk-around would be excellent.

[@1lapdown]

I have to say that I know of no other museum that goes through the massive effort to showcase their collection as well as the Workshop Wednesday series. I know this takes allot of your time to produce. I really hope this helps drive folks to support your museum. If it were in the states I would certainly be a regular.

[@warrenhunt5556]

Bloody brilliant! With the Friday special and what I would like to see next, would be Saturday night's Lotto number, if that's not to much to ask Kurt.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Love these Friday updates. Congratulations on the new toy! As a bonus, its awesome to hear the history of the vehicle whenever possible.

[@maxrpm2215]

Crazy good almost unbelievable that in Australia you guy's are forming a collection on par with overseas museums. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@GTR003121]

I would like to see a more in-depth tour of this new Stug, including the interior please!

[@Spike9803]

What a GREAT collection, especially since Australia never saw these German vehicles on their Continent. Aussie troops saw plenty in North Africa however, in the defense of Tobruk and elsewhere. The Germans in Africa considered the Australians to be the elite troops of the Commonwealth. The Japanese learned this as well. The Australians were the first to stop the Japanese Army, on the Kokoda trail in Papua New Guinea. A wonderful collection which honors the sacrifice of the brave Australians in the World Wars. I raise my glass here in the US to our brave Allies and fast friends Australia!! I might have another too, in your honor Mate!

[@masterkamen371]

HMAS Sydney.

[@bigz1641]

Absolutely beautiful, would love to see it in real life. A great piece of history.

[@michaelguerin56]

I watched this video on Facebook, where it appeared 10? minutes before KZbin. Nice acquisition and technical history lesson.

[@terrypinner6909]

keep them coming.

[@Elvis20101]

Any Australian Armour and Artillery content is interesting, more please.

[@joelonzello4189]

Amazing to see where this ended up so many decades later from Stalingrad !

[@kristoffermangila]

Oh wow! What an acquisition! For fans of the 2012 anime Girls und Panzer, its the StuG of Hippo Team! Question though: is this StuG a runner or only a display piece?

[@jsaurman]

That's what I wanted to know also... does it run?

[@andyroo3022]

An amazing rare piece of WW11 machinery. These videos are also a great tool for the scale modeller.

[@cammobus]

I'd like to hear more about this Stug's History ... How did this make the journey from Stalingrad to Restoration

[@jonowens460]

yes

[@blogobre]

Two videos a week, sweet as! I suppose seeing the various exhibit pieces one at a time with an in house expert telling us about it would be sensational.

[@_ArsNova]

Excellent description of the vehicle, variant, and it's history. The inclusion of photos is really nice as well, instantly verifying the things you're saying!

[@thomasstroh2845]

Awesome vehicle. Great you guys share it with the world by way of YT. What about a full video on the vehicle, its combat history, recovery,. restoration and such? Would be immensely interesting. Anyway, you got a new subscriber. Keep it on 👍

[@theblytonian3906]

The StuG III Ausf F was a particularly important milestone. The Australian public is extremely fortunate the AAAM have managed to procure this. A PzFpKw IV Ausf F-1 or F- 2 would be another milestone gem. Pretty difficult to find I expect given the transitional production numbers of those between the E and G. Loving these vids.

[@felixwyatt6067]

This is a great series, keep it up.

[@ziemowitromanski4193]

Great addition to the collection. As a model builder I would love to see the interior of a Stug III. I always look forward to seeing your next video. I haven't missed one yet. . .

[@johndunbar5889]

Bloody hell. Amazing piece of history!

[@elim7228]

The lines of this vehicle are so clean, it looks as good as the modern ones. In a sense, this was a (deadly) work of art. A testimony to the German craftsmanship and engineering skills, whether we like it or not. Are the welds original? Incredible fit and finish.

[@kpdwaroman]

Yes! love these informative shorts but would not mind a longer historical review of the individual tanks. Thank you!!

[@FrancSchiphorst]

Thanks for the update, keep them/Jason coming!

[@steve1315]

Yes I do enjoy these updates.

[@jamesg2382]

Wow I didn’t even know we had this museum in Australia. Looks like an amazing collection. Will have to schedule a visit!

[@RealityDysfunction]

IKR? I've been to Cairns 3 times in the last 10 years and never knew they were there. Now I do I'll be making another trip for next years AusArmourfest

[@swagmanexplores7472]

A bonus video ! - must be Christmas 👍

[@PapasDino]

These small tidbits would be a great way to hold us over the weekend before the next Workshop Wednesday fix! I'm binge watching all the previous episodes...was heartbroken when the couple of private "tank restoration" video series came to an end years back! Keep up the great work!

[@kreika294]

I liked it a lot. Thank you. Any and everything you present, we will watch! 👍😎👍

[@timw.6910]

Enjoyed and appreciated! Thank you for sharing 👍

[@MrWasher74]

I can’t get enough of you guys so a short video on fridays as well like this would be great.

[@tommytaylor4458]

Heck yea!!! Love them guys!!! Keep them coming👍😁

[@zal_models]

would be great to have videos explaining the various parts of tanks and how they work! as a model builder we often see parts we are unsure what they are

[@davidkaminski615]

Check out The Chieftain Channel. He crawls through everything and provides in depth info.

[@OneofInfinity.]

A Stug is always amazing and the Hetzer as well.

[@rob1327]

Very informative, enjoy the mini format of these just as much as the longer restoration videos, keep them coming please.

[@theobserver9849]

Those original tank engineers would be so proud to see this tank now.

[@MrTraindriver1970]

We absolutely need a Friday fix - I’d like to see a rundown of the museum and it’s layout etc. I get teased every time with staring at the background of the subject vehicle trying to see what is there. Keep up the good work guys.

[@mikewingert5521]

Very handsome. Charmingly restored too…..well done…🇬🇧

[@kingearl2596]

I like your interesting Videos very much! Hope to see the restored Steyr soon, because it was made in my home country Austria.

[@Clandaries]

Love it. Thank you. Greetings from Germany

[@iksexplorationsfollower2588]

Thanks Kurt and the rest of the crew for all the videos, would like to get up but just trying to work out how to get there from Brisbane and where to stay. Cheers thanks again.

[@scottcrawford7310]

Great knowledge

[@bobbehm874]

I enjoy watching your Wednesday updates and will now be looking forward for Fridays also.

[@peteyspaletas2023]

Thank you for refurbishing and showing these beautiful tanks and armour from The War. 🤘❤

[@williamschlenger1518]

What a machine,low profile.Looks great.

[@foxtayle683]

What a thing of beauty!

[@kittonsmitton]

Amazing information, it's fantastic that Australian Armour has such rare examples of these iconic machines, with a dedicated staff restoring them and in most cases getting them up and running! Thank you Lads and Lassies for all you do to preserve a part of history that should not be forgotten.

[@simonmcowan6874]

Anything you lot do, is well worth waiting for. 👍

[@themetalguys6912]

Nice, thanks for doing a video on the stuff.

[@beebop4333]

What a beautiful tank

[@HvH909]

Nice you have a museum that allows folks to see the vehicles. The U.S. Army has one, but it’s very restricted to just a few “open house” invites to the plebes.

[@jasoncowley4718]

StuG life. 🤗

[@Loyal-ey2eq]

Amazing piece of history, thank you for preserving this vehicle and posting the tour!

[@steveyountz9184]

Excellent as always........

[@grimwurks]

these friday updates are awesome!!!!!

[@kevinmangan7124]

Absolutely Gorgeous

[@Eric-sn4qz]

Outstanding vid. Love the Stug III.

[@rufiorufioo]

Keeping the bullet holes on the turret is awesome.

[@richardwarfield7386]

Wonderful to see this preserved.

[@langer4602]

Stalingrad StuG III Amazing cant wait to visit!!

[@Timbo1]

Stumbled across this channel, love it. Keep it up.

[@aztronomy7457]

Wow this vehicle was involved in Stalingrad. That is incredible

[@jeddkeech259]

So amazing seeing something like that. If only machines could tell stories

[@Will_CH1]

This museum is a must see. I look forward to my next visit up north.

[@Nyllsor]

Lots of tanks riding ships over from Europe, kinda cool if u ask me! I've been on a working-holiday in Australia and I'm sure these tanks will enjoy it too! :)

[@markbondurant6434]

Stugs are the best. Cool, just cool.

[@stevecam724]

Proud of our musium, so glad you guys go after the accuracy and it shows 👍☺

[@jameskaiser7993]

Love the video. I back all of the suggestions about doing a video of a collection vehicle each week.

[@chrishilton3626]

It’s absolutely beautiful

[@Slaktrax]

Yes KURT, this is a great idea. 🙂

[@alexandermccarthy]

I've been hoping for more content and this format ticks the boxes nicely! I'd love to see the evolution of the German tank/fighting vehicle, if possible.

[@user-qm5vn9zx7s]

Thanks, Aussie for your dedication to WW2 history.

[@prillewitz]

Thank God it’s Friday!

[@Vox-Populi]

The idea of seeing that beast on the other side is truly frightening.

[@ratled1]

If Jason is willing, maybe you could have "Walk Around Fridays with Jason" and do a similar video of each of the pieces on display. We don't get to see much of those

[@gar4o555]

Amazing video quality, and the StuG looks incredibly well restored. You rightfully earned a subscriber in me.

[@SteamTrainsVideos]

I knew a Stug commander. He put his Stug inside a house in Russia, and then he picked off a Russian tank column which turned and high-tailed it. He got the Knights Cross for that effort. In the early 1960's he married a Polish interpreter for Russia and came to Melbourne. During the war, they both went into and out of Kyiv, if they had seen each other they would have had to shoot each other! Amazingly he was the quiet one, she was bossy!

[@USM247]

As per usual with you guys -- FANTASTIC!!

[@stephenparkes626]

Amazing condition they did a great job doing her up.many thanks for giving us that extra friday treat

[@timothyhouse1622]

It is pretty cool that this is not only the LAST StuG III F but it is also tied to one of the most famous battle of World War 2. Stalingrad was the beginning of the end for Germany on the Eastern Front.

[@yattaran1484]

This Stg3 F must be happy to found nice pleasant resting place surrounded with many of her Kameraden !.

[@gazzydoesntknow]

What a beautiful piece of history.

[@mecho68]

I do enjoy this and I want to see more tanks that had seen action during WW2.

[@nzmonsterman]

Absolutely amazing. And the one-offs that you have there are fantastic. I loved my visit and hope to return someday. Well done on securing this piece of history and nice summary.