Operation Kangaroo

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

I found this image while doing a tour through the Royal Fusiliers Museum in the Tower of London a couple of weeks ago. I had never heard of Operation Kangaroo in the Western Desert during the Second World War, has anyone else? This appears to be a Ram Kangaroo in use in the desert, has anyone ever heard of this?

I think the photograph is Post-Second War or perhaps late Second War as it appears that the soldiers are using No. 5 Lee Enfields and I think I see the odd Mk III or IV Helmet. Any comments?

Unfortunately I did not see any narrative on this in the Museum and the photograph was in the Second War Section.

Thank you.

Hi Ed;

Some info regarding the 'Kangaroo' itself:
(Source: My own research notes and RamTank.ca)

RAM Mk II - Census Number: CT40174: -

October 1944 - shown as Cruiser, held in stock (1st Canadian Base Ordnance Depot)
July 1945 - shown as Struck Off Strength to the British Army

Cheers