Possible early ARK?

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Originally posted by Paul Ramsden
The picture is from the book One More River to Cross by JH Joiner. The picture is simply a static overload weight test exercise on a prototype bailey bridge. The lower tank is a MkV** Bridgelayer!!! with an SBG assault bridge placed behind allowing the cruiser tank to drive on top. I think Mr Baileys head is in the foreground.

Thanks Paul! I knew someone out there in M. L. U. land would know the story behind this unique picture. That's a pretty good load as the Cruiser tank is 12 tons and the Mk V** is around 33 tons before the addition of the box girder bridge and other paraphenalia. Derek.