"25 pdr Field Troop" Topic
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| Tango01 | 12 May 2017 12:12 p.m. PST |
"The versatile Quick-Firing 25-pounder entered service just before the war began, and remains the main British field gun and howitzer throughout the desert war. Its main ammunition is an 11.5kg (25lb) 87.6mm high-explosive shell, with solid armour-piercing rounds also available…" link Main page
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| GarrisonMiniatures | 12 May 2017 12:14 p.m. PST |
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Frederick  | 12 May 2017 2:10 p.m. PST |
Used by the Greek Army until 1992 and by news footage there was at least one being used by the Kurds in 2015 |
| number4 | 30 May 2017 8:20 p.m. PST |
We had them in training in 1975, still firing ammunition dated 1944 and 1945! |
| GReg BRad | 31 May 2017 2:21 a.m. PST |
Still used in South Africa for training. |
| uglyfatbloke | 31 May 2017 6:10 a.m. PST |
If you want to model a troop of guns you'll need 4 guns, 6 quads and 8 limbers – two of the quads tow two limbers each. |
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