UNIVERSAL CARRIER T16 MK1.
also known as the Bren Gun Carrier is a light armoured tracked vehicle built by Vickers-Armstrong and other companies. The universal was introduced in 1940. Universal carriers were usually used for transporting personnel and equipment, mostly support weapons or as a machine gun platform. With some 113,ooo built by 1960 in the UK and abroad, it is the most produced fighting vehicle in history.
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SHERMAN TANK.
the M4 Sherman was the primary battle tank used by the United States and other western allies in world war II and proved to be a reliable and highly mobile workhorse. The M4 was the second most produced tank of the world war II era. The tank took its name from the American Civil war general William Tecumseh Sherman.
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WHITE M16 HALF TRACK.
was an armoured vehicle used by the United States, the British Empire and other allies during world war II and the cold war. Nearly 43,000 were produced and supplied to the U.S Army and Marines, as well as British Commonwealth and Soviet Red Army forces serving on all fronts throughout the war.
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SCHUTZENPANZERWAGON SDKFZ 251.
was an armoured fighting vehicle designed and first built by the Hanomag company during world war II. They were designed to transport the Panzergrenadiers of the German Mechanized Infantry Corps into battle.
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SCAMMELL 9.5 TON HEAVY RECOVERY VEHICLE.
was manufactured by Scammell Lorries Limited in Britain. Scammell manufactured specialist and military off-highway vehicles from 1921 to 1988.
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LONG TOM 8INCH HOWITZER.
was a towed Howitzer used by the United States Army. Weight:- 31,780lbs. Length:- 40 foot. Barrel length:- 16 foot-10inch. Caliber:- 203 millimetres. Breech:- Interupted screw. Recoil:- Hydropneumatic. Elevation:- -2degrees-+65 degrees. Traverse:- +60 degrees. Rate of fire:- 1 rpm (max) 3 rounds per 2 minutes (max). Firing range:- 18,373 yards.
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LEYLAND HIPPO MKII, 6X4, 10 TON TRUCK.
introduced in 1944 as a heavy load carrier, over 1000 of these vehicles were built. Many post - 1945 examples also used van-type bodies. The Hippo remained in use with the British Army into the 1970`s
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GERMAN SFII 18 150MM HOWITZER.
was the basic German division-level heavy howitzer during the second world war. It was the first artillery weapon equipped with rocket-assisted ammunition to increase range. The SFII 18 was also used in the self-propelled artillery Schwerepanzerhaubitze 18/1. ( more commonly known as Hummel ).
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G.M.C 6X6 2.5 TON TRUCK.
is a U.S Army cargo truck that saw service in world war II and the Korean war, often referred to as a Deuce and a half or Jimmy. It came in many variants, based on the open or closed cab, and long wheel base ( LWB 353 ) or short wheel base ( SWB 352 ).
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FV103 SPARTON ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIER.
is a tracked carrier of the British Army. It was developed as the APC variant of the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance ( tracked ) family. The vehicle can carry up to 7 personnel, including 3 crew members. Armed with a single machine gun it is almost indistinguishable from the FV102 Striker in external appearance.
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FERRET SCOUT CAR.
is a British armoured fighting vehicle designed and built for reconnaissance purposes. The Ferret was produced between 1952 - 1971 by the UK company Daimler. It was widely adopted by regiments in the British Army as well as commonwealth countries throughout that period.
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DUKW 353 AMPHIBIAN VEHICLE.
known as Duck is a six wheel drive 2-ton amphibious truck, designed by a partnership under military auspices of Sparkman and Stephens and General Motors Corporation (GMC ) for transporting goods and troops over land and water and approaching and crossing beaches in amphibious attacks used by the U.S Military.
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CHURCHILL TANK.
was a British heavy infantry tank used in the second world war, best known for its heavy armour, large longitudinal chassis with all around tracks with multiple bogies. It was one of the heaviest allied tanks of the war. The Churchill was used by the British and commonwealth forces in North Africa, Italy and North west Europe. In addition a few hundred were supplied to the USSR and used on the eastern front.
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BRITISH 3.7INCH ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN.
was Britain's primary heavy anti aircraft gun during world war II. The gun was produced in six major varients, two versions ( mobile and fixed ) and in considerable numbers. In service:- 1937-1959. Used by:- UK and Commonwealth. Designer:- Vickers. Number built:- 10 thousand approx. Weight:- 9,317 kg. Length:- 16 feet 3 inch. Barrel length:- 15 feet 5inch. Crew:- 7. Shell:- 28 pounds.
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40MM BOFORS ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN.
is a multi purpose autocannon designed in the 1930s by the Swedish Arms Manufacturer AB Bofors. It was one of the most popular medium weight anti aircraft system during world war II. Used by most of the western allies as well as by the axis powers. The cannon remains in service making it one of the longest serving and most widespread artillery pieces of all time. Bofors itself has been part of BAE Systems AB since March 2005.
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There is something to be said about military equipment, and that it is built to last. The old venerable Sherman Tank. It certainly had a lot to do with winning the war. But, what is impressive to me is the Long Tom. An 8 inch projectile full of high explosives is an awesome thing. That artillery piece just looks powerful. I always thought the Ducks would be fun to ride in but never had the chance. I did get to rid in an old Higgins Boat, once. That Ferrret looks like it could sneak up on you and rip you a new one. Great pieces of history all. Great quality photos, too! And, a pretty danged good guy operating the camera as well.
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