bought an aiming post
Also in the last few days I have purchased a Mortar aiming post, been to Wangaratta and collected the items and unseized the centre hinge.
I think this was a black & white post from the remains of the paint left on it. Made in 1941.
Not sure how these would have been stowed as there are no brackets that are identifiable for this role, perhaps loose or strapped in/on the hull. I see on Colin's Mortar Carrier they have specific brackets and a location.
I also followed up on some leads to other BGC and items and today went and collected track and wheels from a diary farmer near home. The track had been used to weigh down a plough and the wheels were on a home made trailer that is now off to the scrap.
Just it time but 5 years too late, as they had 2-3 BGC, engines, track and other spares to keep them running. Unfortunately all gone now, but I managed to get the last items for a trade in red wine.
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1943 Ford GPW Jeep "Follow Me"
1943 MBT trailer
1943 Dodge WC-57 Command Car
1943 Chev C60L Army Cargo Truck
1941 LP2 VR 731 Bren Gun Carrier 3" Mortar Carrying
Under restoration:
1940 LP1 Bren Gun Carrier
194? 1 Ton Trl Ben Hur
1942 C15A with sunshine cabin
MVPA 31338
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