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Old 26-10-09, 03:22
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Can anyone tell me the history behind this possible AT version of the MKII? Located in Canada, how rare is it?

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Old 26-10-09, 04:01
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Hi John

Its a Mk1 Carrier. But it is part of the 2pdr ones that were made during the war. I beleive it is owned by a Cliff Ladoucer. He used to post on this forum a lot about 4 years ago. Haven't seen much at all from him since.
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Old 26-10-09, 12:00
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Tank hunter ! Kevin Powles has one of these so is well worth contacting, he is on these forums too i beleive you may be able to help each other out a touch....


awesome carrier there mind.


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Old 26-10-09, 17:00
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It is one of only 24 made. Fitted with obselete 2 pounders made in regina, shipped out west as a wartime expediant as generally airfield defence.
We have one at the CMEC museum in Chilliwack fitted with an incorrect but close 37mm out of a staghound. Good to see there is another one out there in really fantastic shape!
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Old 29-10-09, 00:31
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Thanks for the info. It is cliffs he was looking to sell it but wanted too much. I got some pictures but thats all. I heard from another person that there were 100 made but you say there was only 24. Who ever is right it is the first one I ever saw so it must be very rare. I can't afford it so its up for anybody.
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Old 29-10-09, 11:06
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According to Nigel Watson's book, the contract was for 100 machines. My front armour is part of that contract and I beleive my hull to be also. Sadly can't confirm due to all the key parts missing, Ive also found an unrestored, very complete carrier with a number that falls towards the begining of this contract. However it is a standard Mk1* with no hints of being made into a 2pdr.
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