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Old 21-04-11, 12:08
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Originally Posted by Lynn Eades View Post
Stephen, How does an Italian armoured car end up in a South African museum?
The AB 41 armourd car was used by the Italian Army during World War II in the terrain of North Africa. The one at the Museum must be a battle survivor.

I found two interesting photos on the net, an Autoblinda during its service at N.Africa, and a wreck in a desert inviroment.

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