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Australian Army Howitzer.
Hi All
I have just finished listenning to an interview on the ABC with the South australia RSL President. Jock Stratton . He was being interviewed regarding the Australia Government announcement to sell 32 field pieces - M2-82 25 pound Howitzers. He advised they were going for $4,000 each and they were being offered to interested RSL branches, organisations or military clubs. Applications to purchase close on 24th October 2011. Cheers Tony
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Anthony (Tony) VAN RHODA. Strathalbyn. South Australia |
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They are actually M2A2 howitzers, which are 105mm guns, not 25 pounders. I think the majority of these guns in Aust service were upgraded to M101 spec in the 60's and 70's, so very few will still be in original M2A2 configuration.
The $4000 mentioned is not the price of each gun, it is only for the De-Mil work required before the Army will release them. See Minister's Press Release. |
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Howitzers
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Thanks for the update. The information I put was direct from my notes as the SA RSL President was talking during the interview. I know nothing of Field Pieces. I always thought they were too noisy for me. My unit was based next to an Arty unit for a while, they continually interrupted my sleep. Seriously, thanks for the additional input, it just goes to show that Jock should have done his homework before the interview. Cheers Tony
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Anthony (Tony) VAN RHODA. Strathalbyn. South Australia |
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