Mark II Mark II Named The Flying Scotsman by its crew, this tank is known to have taken part in the Battle of Arras in April 1917. Some of the damage sustained in that fight is still visible on the tank. Notice that the sponson contains a pair of Vickers heavy machine-guns. This shows that F53 is a female tank. Whippet Also known as the Medium A this lighter, faster tank appeared in 1918. It had two engines and was particularly difficult to drive. It was from this actual tank that a young officer, Lieutenant Cecil Sewell, gained the posthumous award of the Victoria Cross for saving the lives of his comrades. Whippet Mark V Mark V One of the last First World War tanks to remain in full operating condition the Museum's Mark V is known to have fought at the Battle of Amiens on 8 August 1918 when its commander was awarded the Military Cross. It is a male tank, armed with 6 pounder guns.