Supply troops lug the heavy shells one by one to the tank.
Empty ammunition crates can be seen in the foreground. Each crate holds 3 complete shells.
Each shell is lifted up to the top of the turret.
An 88mm shell is handed in through the loaders hatch while a crewman in a non-regulation sweater
begins preparing sandwiches for lunch. Notice the turret damage and the red numbers outlined in white.
The loader takes the shells into the confines of his office. Canteens and
gurtsacks for MG 34 ammunition are visible through the hatch.
Foliage sticks through the muzzle break in a half-hearted attempt at
camouflage on the open plain as resupply and sandwich making continues.
The crewman has made good progress on the sandwiches.
Here our sweater wearing friend helps fill canteens. The white
cross painted on the can indicates water instead of gasoline.
The men eat on wicker type ammo crates.
The men relax on ammo crates behind the Opel Blitz supply truck.
The crew talks while eating. Note that the engine hatch has been opened in the background.
At last the crewman in the sweater gets to eat.
The Tiger's antennae has been slightly bent.
The soldiers still keep a wary eye for the enemy. Of interest is the early style stowage bin on the turret.
Tiger 123 is missing it's rear mudflaps.
Notice the thin profile of the cupola lid in this shot.
