Rare Flail

[sapper740]

Originally posted by Richard Farrant
Hi Derek,

I think that is the Scorpion IV flail, used by British in N. Africa. The Scorpion III, apparantly used power from the main engine and the MkIV had a separate power unit, which would appear to be like the one in your photo.

For more pics and some details, check out this link;
www.afrikakorps.org/grantscorpion.htm

Thanks for the info and link Richard, that web site has some great pics of M3 Flails. A man could make a career out of studying all the various models, both operational and prototype of mine clearing vehicles used in WW II. During an internet search I came upon this picture of a Sherman prototype tank that experimented with spigot mortars mounted on the front for clearing mine fields. I'll upload it for your perusal.