MILITARY VEHICLES # 10.

 

U.S. WILLYS M38 JEEP.

 

After the second world war willys produced a civilian version of their famous wartime MB. On the outbreak of the Korean war many were reconverted to military use, and served many years thereafter alongside the MB.

 

~~~~<<<<>>>>~~~~

 

 

 

 

 

AMERICAN M5 GUN TRACTOR.

 

The M5 tank entered service with the British Army in 1943 and was known as the Stuart VI. Some Stuart tanks were converted to reconnaissance and gun towing vehicles by removal of the turret.

 

~~~~<<<<>>>>~~~~

 

 

 

 

BEDFORD OYD.

 

This British three ton 4x2 general service truck was used until the 1960`s. One of the most common British vehicle of the second world war, 72,385 were built before 1945.

 

~~~~<<<<>>>>~~~~

 

 

 

 

BRITISH A34 COMET TANK.

 

First issued in the winter of 1944, the Comet was the first British medium tank capable of engaging German tanks on anything like an equal footing. After the war it was superseded by the Centurion.

 

 



~~~~<<<<>>>>~~~~



 

 

 

U.S. 155mm M40 SELF PROPELLED GUN.

 

Introduced at the very end of the second world war when a small number saw action. The M40 saw its major actions in Korea. The 155mm SP weapon is now standard to most armies of the world.

 

~~~~<<<<>>>>~~~~

 

 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER M386 TEL.

 

This American tractor, erector, launcher ( TEL ) vehicle, based on the M54 five ton truck series was used to operate the Honest John Missile. Thirty six were in service with the British Army from 1962 to 1982.

 

HONEST JOHN NUCLEAR MISSILE.

 

In service with the U.S and British Armies from 1953 to 1974 Honest John is an unguided rocket fired from its mobile launcher. With a range of up to 37km ( 23 miles ), its purpose was to destroy areas in the rear of the enemy front line.

 



~~~~<<<<>>>>~~~~

 

 

 

TIGER TANK.

 

 

~~~~<<<<>>>>~~~~

 

 

 

BRITISH CENTURION TANK MARK 3.

 

The Centurion was the first British post war battle tank. It first saw action in the Korean war and has since proved itself to be one of the best tanks ever built, serving around the world.

 

~~~~<<<<>>>>~~~~

 

 

 

BRITISH FERRET SCOUT CAR MARK 4.

 

The Ferret Mark four is essentially a basic mark two vehicle fitted with larger wheels and a floatation array. Deployed in Germany its ability to `swim` rivers greatly enhanced the Ferrets already impressive cross country ability.

 

~~~~<<<<>>>>~~~~

 

 

 

 

SOVIET T55 MAIN BATTLE TANK.

 

Between 1958 and 1979 over 100,000 T55s were built. As well as service in the Warsaw Pact Forces they have been exported to nearly forty other countries. As a result T55s have been involved in almost all the conflicts of the post war period.

 

~~~~<<<<>>>>~~~~