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Old 26-07-22, 08:50
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Default Mortars near Gruchy, Normandy

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Here's one in use with a Canadian unit (source). Note the mortar trailer is towed by a 15-cwt truck.
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Canadian infantry firing a 4.2” mortar at Gruchy, near Caen, Normandy, 9 July 1944.

Note the mortar trailer on tow behind a F15A. It could be the same as shown on the footage quoted above.

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Source: http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redire...26722&lang=eng and http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redire...26721&lang=eng

Last edited by Hanno Spoelstra; 26-07-22 at 18:03. Reason: added 2nd photo
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