1953 Press Photo 1st Foreign Tank To Win US Order-British Centurion

South ------ osee Tank That Puts Up Great Fight For Their Country The ------ ap of South Koreans visit to Britain since the start of --- war toured the Royal ordnance Works Near Leeds, from which Centurion tanks have gone to fight the reds in the homeland. The 50Ton Centurion,now standard throughout the British Army has been getting high praise from the Allies in Korea. under the Military Aid Program the U.S. has bought 500 of these tanks- the first foreign tank ever to win US order. Picture Above:- The South Koreans with test driver Donald Brooks. Tey are (left to right) Dr. Clarence Ryee, Dr. Helen Kim,Mr. Kuk-When Sul and Mr Ki-Yong Cheng. All are leading members of the South Korean Press.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 2--1953.

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