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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. Cheers, Bram |
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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! H.
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I have this document in my collection.
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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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![]() ![]() 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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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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