Ram Badger (with Wasp Mk II Flame Thrower)

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by R Mark Davies
...the Mk I was turretless with the Wasp II flame kit in the hull and the Mk II had the old MG mini-turret mounted on the top, with the flamethrower replacing the MG.

Mark,

I agree there seems to be little written about them (that we've managed to uncover so far), but I'm really wondering about your description of the Mk.II... if it's the same flame unit as in the Wasp (or Crocodile) there's virtually no way it would fit into that wee MG cupola. There's barely enough room for a Browning 1919A4 as it is, and the operator of either HAS to have his head right up beside the equipment in order to aim through his protectoscope. Have you seen any pictures of this flame installation?

Geoff