Tag: WorldWartwo
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Kawanishi H6K in British Service
Kawanishi H6K in British Service British Troops in Indonesia found a Kawanishi H6KK-2L at Sourabaya, Java, where it had been in the possession of Indonesian Nationalists. Members of RAF 3210 Servicing Commando undertook maintenance of the flying boat. Photographs show the H6K2 with overpainted Japanese markings, green surrender crosses and Indonesian markings along with a… Read more
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Lorraine 40t French Medium Tank
Lorraine 40t French Medium Tank The Lorraine 40t was a French medium tank designed to replace the AMX-50 then in development. The AMX-50 project became too heavy once changes were incorporated to increase armour and gun size to combat the IS-3. As a result the Lorraine 40t had thinner armour and rubber road wheels. Armament… Read more
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French Tank FCM 36
French Tank FCM 36 The FCM 36 was a light infantry tank that was designed for the French Army prior to World War II. It had a crew of two and was equipped with a short 37 mm main armament and a 7.5 mm coaxial machine gun. At the outbreak of the Invasion of France,… Read more