CMP solid towbar

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by Keith Webb
Euan has found a CMP towbar, which was used to tow CMPs and other vehicles fitted with "D" towing attachments on the bumper.
It is hinged which allows it to attach to different width mountings.

Keith,
This is what is known as a "Hollebone" drawbar invented in the early war years at the Experimental Recovery Section, Arborfield, Berkshire, principally to enable tracked vehicles to be towed efficiently. Originally there were two versions, for British and US tanks, to fit the different towing shackles. Named after Colonel Hollebone, Commandant of the Recovery and AFV Repair Training Centre.
Having used them for tracked armour they make manouvering a simple operation.
The Aussie version shown appears to be for wheeled vehicles as it is of smaller diameter tubing.

Richard