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Reference code
STERN 2/4/104
Title
Note on a meeting of Stern and Captain Geoffrey Burton, 9 Aug 1940, on subjects including an amphibious tank, the Tank Board and tank tests
Date(s)
- 1940 Aug 9 (Creation)
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Item
Extent
2pp
Scope and content
Report of an interview between Stern and Capt Geoffrey Duke Burton, Director General of Tanks and Transport, Ministry of Supply relating to the proposal that the Special Vehicle Development Committee, Ministry of Supply should design an amphibious tank in conjunction with the Naval Land Equipment Department, Ministry of Supply, Stern's criticism of the Tank Board, a request by Stern to borrow a mock-up of the turret of the A20 Tank, the results of firing trials of six-pounder capped shot and the suggested development of a twin engined tank. 2pp
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Existence and location of originals
Originals of photocopied personal correspondence (Section 1/17) are at Centre for Kentish Studies, Maidstone.