Have you heard this: a WWII Tank and anti-aircraft gun found hidden in a German Basement.

2015-08-19T00:44:19-04:00

German police have found an arsenal of World War II-era weaponry while searching the house of an elderly man in the outskirts of Kiel. The pensioner, in his 70s, had been keeping a number of guns and tanks in his home, including a 45-ton Panther battle-tank, a torpedo, and a 3.5in anti-aircraft gun from the war. Police had been alerted to the threat by Berlin prosecutors who had searched the home in Heikendorf for stolen Nazi art. It took police and the German army several hours to remove the tank from the man’s storage unit, with a large crowd gathering to watch the slow process.

Kiel prosecutor Birgit Hess said the collector is being investigated for possibly violating German weapons laws. However, the pensioner’s attorney, Peter Gramsch, told a local news agency that all the items had been properly demilitarized and registered.

(Wouldn't have minded owning that puppy myself!!!)

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2015 12:49 AM

2015-08-19T00:49:56-04:00

Wow, that is something else. I'd have one if I could get my hands on one.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Aug 19 at 2015 3:52 AM

2015-08-19T03:52:48-04:00

A man after my own heart.

Response by SP5 Joel O'Brien made Aug 19 at 2015 8:05 AM

2015-08-19T08:05:19-04:00

Everybody collects something!

Response by LTC James McElreath made Nov 5 at 2018 11:41 PM

2018-11-05T23:41:28-05:00

This gentleman had to be the original collector of military memorabilia! I too wonder how he got that tank in the basement!