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Old 24-06-08, 08:52
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Default 2-pdr Tank Attack Carrier

Here are a couple of contemporary pics.





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Originally Posted by Bob Carriere View Post
Seems to be a lot of modification done to this carrier.....

Looks like the engine as been moved forward off center and next to the driver...... and the front hull extended....... now sitting nose heavy without the 2 pounder mounted in the rear....

Do we have an archival picture of the completed two pounder in service....?

How was the drive shaft routed on the floor???? sideways...

If the transmission shifting rods for the typical UC were complicated this arrangement must have been a nightmare...???

Must a been a great vehicle for engaging the enemy during a tactical retreat!!

Just curious.

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