research, photos from 2003, as well as help from the original crew, we want A11 to look exactly like it did during the initial invasion of Iraq.


Once complete, A11 will be the only pre- served example of a U.S. Army M1A1 Abrams from the Iraq War. In this capa- city, it represents more than just the


Thunder Runs of 2003. A11 represents all American Tankers that served in the Iraq War and will pass their history on to future generations.


Combat damage from 2003 is still visible on A11, including an RPG strike on the rear of the turret and small arms damage to the commander’s vision blocks


Unloaded, A11 is moved into the Collection’s workshop, waiting to be restored to its 2003 appearance. The process, funded and supported by the National Armor & Cavalry Heritage Foundation, is expected to take a year and a half to complete.


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