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Geoff
Robert Castendyk wrote:
> Hi everybody,
>
> Anybody know anything about the M22 'Locust' Light Airborne Tank? I'm
> looking for any and all kinds of information - especially technical
> designs, diagrams, manuals etc. - for a serious restoration project.
>
> Of this tank (16,000 Lb) approx. 860 were built in 1942-1945 by
> Marmon-Herrington (GMC). 260 were sent to the United Kingdom and took part
> in operations in North Africa, Normandy and the crossing of the Rhine
> (March 24, 1944).
>
> Currently, there seem not to be any of these tanks left in reasonably
> authentic condition - inside AND out - in the world.
> We have acquired 2 of these tanks without turrets, but with the original
> Lycoming 6-cilinder light-weight aircraft engines. In running order! More
> or less . . .
> Our aim is to restore at least one of these tanks with the highest possible
> degree of authenticity to its original specs (with decommissioned
> armaments, of course).
> This rebuilt tank is intended to take part in the 1999 Normandy invasion
> reenactment, where, originally, they were landed behind enemy lines by
> Hamilcar glider planes.
>
> I would really appreciate it if anybody can point me to more info on the
> M22. Of any kind. Most interesting would be to find a turret, of course.
> For purchase, but if that is not possible we hope to closely examine one
> for replication. But first we must find one!
> Do you know of an M22 turret somewhere?
>
> Bi,
> ---------------------------
> Robert Castendyk
> ---------------------------
> The Netherlands
> rjwc@itc-nederland.demon.nl
>
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