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Old 23-07-08, 18:27
bram risseeuw bram risseeuw is offline
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Default 452 bty

There is a photo known of a 3.7" howitzer of the 452e bty at Breskens (1 Nov.1944). As there were no cranes available they had to be dismantled to lift the parts by hand from a wooden jetty into the LCA's. After that they were landed on a beach near Vlissingen (Flushing).
There is also a photo known, taken 2 Nov.1944, of two of the 3.7" howitzers in action after their landing in Flushing.

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Old 23-07-08, 23:23
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Aha, the 3.7 inch Mountain Howitzer. I had that big AA gun in mind until I read about manhandling it about.

Interesting stuff, never knew they were used to liberate the Netherlands. You learn something every day. Thanks!

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Old 03-08-08, 17:13
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I have this document in my collection.



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Old 02-10-08, 17:28
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Hi guys,
Greetings from the big Sandy.
I'm attempting a restoration project and am searching for digital or paper copies of any of the following manuals for the QF 3.7" Mk 1 Mountain Howitzer:

Gun Drill:
26/Manuals/1391 QF 3.7-inch Mk 1 Howitzer on Mks 1 - 3R Carriage, 1934.
26/Manuals/1664 QF 3.7-inch Mk 1 Howitzer on Mk 4 Carriage (Provisional), 1936.
26/GS Pubs/432 QF 3.7-inch Mk 1 Howitzer on Mks 1 - 3R Carriage, 1941.
26/GS Pubs/432 QF 3.7-inch Mk 1 Howitzer on Mk 4P Carriage, 1941.
Handbook:
26/Manuals/469 QF 3.7-inch Howitzer Mk 1 on Mks 1, 2 & 3 Carriage, 1930.
26/Manuals/1738 QF 3.7-inch Howitzer Mk 1 on Carriage 3.7-inch Howitzer Mks 1, 2, 3 & 4P, 1939.
Maintenance Manual:
WO Code 1450 3.7-inch Howitzer, Ordnance QF Mks 1, 1/1, 1/2 and 3 on Carriage Mks 1/1, 2/1, 2P, 3/1 and Mks 2, 2/1 Indian, 1946.

Yes, the breechblock appears to be intact.
Thanks in advance for any pointers, all.
And thanks for greasing the skids on my approval, Geoff!

Last edited by Story; 02-10-08 at 17:30. Reason: 'QF' comes before the bore size.. duh
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Old 13-10-08, 11:00
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Just floating this issue to the top, for anyone that missed it. The manuals would support a restoration project I'm working on, in-theater.

For that matter, can anyone recommend reference material on fixing spoked oak wheels?
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Old 13-10-08, 14:33
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Just floating this issue to the top, for anyone that missed it. The manuals would support a restoration project I'm working on, in-theater.

For that matter, can anyone recommend reference material on fixing spoked oak wheels?
Ed
there used to be an old lad in Prince Albert that carved spokes and made wooden wheels and aircraft propellers,mainly for museums,but they do have a great web site and you could contact someone from this sire with your questions..I'm sure you will find your answers here..


http://www.wcwa.ca/index.html
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Old 14-10-08, 13:51
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I assume you have tried the Woolwich Firepower Museum for the manuals.

http://www.firepower.org.uk/
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