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They dropped to earth--I know now where.
Also, after the war, many ex-pilots and aircraft mechanics were searching for something to tinker with and looking for excitement. In California, they began to build small race cars from discarded Drop Tanks(surplus ones, not dropped). They installed two axles and a small engine and slapped on a steering wheel and actually raced these things on the salt flats.
Link with Photos from 1949 Hot Rod Magazine:
http:/wwwzperiodzsozhyphenzcalspeedshopzperiodzcom/history/bellytankzperiodzhtml
Quote from Link:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/motorsports/2169297.html?page=3
"The belly-tank lakester is a peculiar form of racing machine all but unique to Bonneville. The body style dates back to the '40s, when hot rodders figured out that the aerodynamic shape of surplus drop tanks from military planes would make slippery racing bodies."
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Some drop tanks in WWII were made of laminated and shellacked cardboard. The P-51 Mustang used this type of tank. It had metal bulkhead fittings and hoses for fuel feed. I suppose they would rot over time. The German Army had a program to recover crashed allied aircraft, drain and reuse any fuel in the tanks, and smelt the aluminum to sustain their aircraft production. If they were to have come across fallen drop tanks, I'm pretty sure they'd have been gathered up, too. Squadron-Signal Publications has a book on this subject. /limpetmine
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Did world war 1 have tanks?
Yes, world war 1 had tanks. World War 1 was the introduction of battle-ready tanks used in war.
What happened to the surviving tanks after World War 2?
Tanks that were still in good condition were used in the Korean War. Many tanks and planes were scrapped and the metal melted down to make new jet planes.
How many Canadian Tanks were used during World War 2?
Canada only had 4,601 tanks in World War 2.
How many British tanks were lost in World War 2?
32 british tanks were lost during world war 2
Did ww1 and World War 2 have tanks?
Yes, both world wars used tanks.
Did Germany use tanks in World War I?
Yes Germany did use tanks during world war 1, they use tanks alone with airplanes, gas masks, and submarines
How did the tanks of World War 1 change the future of war?
They were the first tanks, and tanks eventually became a dominant force in warfare as we know it.
How were the tanks used in World War 1?
the tanks were used in world war one as tracked aromerd fighting vechile
Facts about World War 2 tanks and Planes?
100,000 tanks and planes
In which war were tanks first used?
It was World War 1.
Were tanks used in world war 3?
It is thought that World War III will be a nuclear war.
What innovations came out of World War I?
Tanks
