The two M41 chariots at the Golden Horse Park in Changhua City have been guarding the park for 20 years, and they were taken away today and returned to the Ministry of National Defense.

(Photo by reporter Tang Shiming)

[Reporter Tang Shiming/Changhua Report] In order to transform the Golden Horse Park into a space for rest, exercise and communication, the Changhua City Office of Changhua County is about to carry out the second phase of the renovation project. Two M41 Walker Bulldogs have been guarding the park for 20 years. The tanks were to be handed back to the Ministry of National Defense. Today (29th) a large crane was used to hoist the tanks, each weighing 23 tons, onto a pallet truck and transport them away. Unexpectedly, the tracks of the tanks suddenly broke, and an emergency call was made to stop.

The city office pointed out that the two tanks may be "killed" after they are returned to the Ministry of National Defense, and they may be reduced to a pile of scrap iron, but they may also be repaired and sorted out before they can be used again.

This morning, a large crane and two trailers drove into the Golden Horse Park. After the staff tightened the M41 chariot, they were slowly hoisted by the crane. Unexpectedly, the track of the first chariot broke as soon as it was hoisted. Immediately shouted Stop and tighten before continuing.

After 20 years, the two chariots were lifted into the air again and slowly hoisted onto the pallet truck, attracting many people to take pictures of this precious moment.

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Changhua Mayor Lin Shixian said that Golden Horse Park will be built into a high-quality senior citizen park that combines "leisure, sports, and emotions."

The existing tank display equipment is in line with the planning of the park, and these two M41 tanks were handed back to the Army Reorganization Center of the Ministry of National Defense today.

Thanks to M41 chariot for its 20 years of companionship, continuing the design concept of the performance space of the new Golden Horse Park, and expecting the park to transform into a space for rest, exercise, communication and sharing.

Some chariot fans said that the M41 Walker Bulldog chariot was a product of the 1950s, and this chariot even appeared in the Vietnam War.

Later, Taiwan received US military aid M41 chariots. At one time, there were as many as hundreds of them. After that, they were decommissioned one after another and sent to parks in some counties and cities for exhibition.

After the two tanks were moved away, there were also large transport planes and F5 fighter planes on display in Baguashan, Changhua City.

Chen Jinhong, Director of the Public Utilities Department of the Changhua City Public Office, pointed out that as far as they know, the two chariots will be transported to the Military Reorganization Center in Jiji, Nantou, and the refurbishment department of the Ministry of National Defense will evaluate the condition of the chariots. It will be cleaned up before use.

As for the Golden Horse Park, which is surrounded by residential buildings, it is a community-based park. After collecting local opinions, the original site of chariots will be converted into a square area, and brand-new children’s play facilities will be installed to maintain the comfort of the landscape. Take care of people with disabilities and make an overall improvement.

The M41 chariot in Jinma Park in Changhua City was hoisted away today. Unexpectedly, the track suddenly broke just after hoisting, and the staff hurriedly called to stop the repair.

(Photo by reporter Tang Shiming)

Two M41 chariots in Jinma Park in Changhua City were hoisted by a large crane to the pallet truck. The staff carefully turned the chariots, and the process went smoothly.

(Photo by reporter Tang Shiming)

Two M41 chariots in Jinma Park in Changhua City were hoisted onto the pallet truck by a large crane. The staff directed them carefully and the process went smoothly.

(Photo by reporter Tang Shiming)

Two M41 chariots in Jinma Park in Changhua City were hoisted onto the pallet by a large crane. The staff carefully directed and cleared the area around the scene.

(Photo by reporter Tang Shiming)