Date: February 2011
This is a series of rarely seen detailed images of a 25-pounder carriage, sans gun. Continue reading
Ordnance QF 25-pounder Carriage
Author Archives: Al Bowie
Australian M3 Medium Tank (Dozer) – Part 2
Date: February 2011
A follow-up walkaround on Australian M3 Medium with dozer attachment and anti magnetic grenade screens.
This is a straight gun tank, with 75mm counterweight, anti magnetic screens. Continue reading
Australian M3 Medium Tank S/N 25154 – Part 2
Date: February 2011
More coverage of Australian M3 Medium S/N 25154.
This is a straight gun tank, no 75mm counterweight, no anti magnetic screens. Northern Australia-style camo. Continue reading
Australian M3 Medium Tank S/N 27101 “Ancient” – Part 2
Date: February 2011
Part 2 of our coverage of Australian M3 Medium S/N 27101 “Ancient”. Continue reading
Australian M3 Medium Tank (Dozer) – Part 1
Date: October 2005
An Australian M3 Medium with dozer attachment and anti magnetic grenade screens. More recent images to follow.
This is a straight gun tank, with 75mm counterweight, anti magnetic screens. Continue reading
Australian M3 Medium Tank S/N 25154 – Part 1
Date: October 2005
One from the archives – an Australian M3 Medium S/N 25154. More recent images to follow.
This is a straight gun tank, no 75mm counterweight, no anti magnetic screens. Northern Australia-style camouflage. Also of note is the “Lee” type turret with cupola removed instead of Grant pattern turret. Continue reading
Australian M3 Medium Tank S/N 27101 “Ancient” – Part 1
Date: October 2005
One from the archives – an Australian M3 Medium S/N 27101 “Ancient”. More recent images to follow.
This is a straight gun tank, no 75mm counterweight, no anti magnetic screens. Also, note the British-designed “Grant” pattern turret. Continue reading
Early Centurion Turret – Part 2
Date: February 2011
This is a more detailed set of images of the “bare” early Centurion turret at Puckapunyal to complement our earlier series of pics.
Added due to popular demand (well, one person on Missing Links anyway!). This one’s for you Karl!
Light Tank Mark VIA
Date: April 2011
Main identification points:
- Mantlet fitting for Vickers, not BESA armament, therefore not VIC.
- Return roller attached to hull, not forward bogie, so not a straight Mark VI, must be either VIA or VIB.
- “Easiest” point of difference between Marks VI & VIA versus VIB are the armoured engine louvres – two separate louvres for VI & VIA, and one for the VIB.
- Octagonal commanders cupola, not round, therefore Mark VIA as opposed to a Mark VIB.
And, of course, the nice close up of the vehicle data plate!!! Continue reading