"British Airborne 17 prd ATG query" Topic
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| green beanie | 10 Sep 2016 5:56 a.m. PST |
I read that the British Airborne had 17 prd ATG's that came in via Hamlicar Gliders. What was used to tow the gun? A jeep or Universal Carrier? |
| VonBlucher | 10 Sep 2016 6:00 a.m. PST |
I am pretty sure it was a cut down quad |
Monkey Hanger  | 10 Sep 2016 7:29 a.m. PST |
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| shaun from s and s models | 10 Sep 2016 8:10 a.m. PST |
it was a 4x4 morris tractor the one matchbox make in 1/76th |
| emckinney | 10 Sep 2016 12:10 p.m. PST |
I'm surprised that a Matchbox car had the torque to move a 17 pdr … |
| zoneofcontrol | 10 Sep 2016 3:28 p.m. PST |
emckinney-
Only if you take it out of the box first! |
| Andy P | 12 Sep 2016 4:27 a.m. PST |
I second the matchbox model 15cwt, it is the correct version. Also FOW do one
Incidentally the 20mm version from SHQ is the alternative prototype model. |
| Starfury Rider | 12 Sep 2016 12:37 p.m. PST |
I've got it in my head that for Varsity the tow was the US 3/4-ton Dodge, but can't recall where I've seen it. Gary |
| Andy P | 13 Sep 2016 4:14 a.m. PST |
Starfury you are correct the British started using the Dodge from Varsity onwards. |
| TunnelRat | 13 Sep 2016 4:27 a.m. PST |
Green Beanie – the cut-down Morris C8 was used to tow the 17pdr for Market Garden.
link link Starfury Rider – I believe you are correct. The cut-down Morris C8 proved unreliable during Market Garden & had been replaced by the 3/4-ton Dodge for the Rhein crossings. I am having trouble finding the source stating the Dodge was used but when I do I will post on here. |
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