This is the third type of Birch Gun, with a "turret" (more a barbette).
This blog provides images and information on interwar tank development by Vickers Armstrong Ltd. The photographs used have come from two works albums from Vickers Armstrong Ltd, held by the Beamish Museum and used here with permission. They also cover other vehicles including half tracks and wheeled transport.
Showing posts with label Birch Gun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birch Gun. Show all posts
Wednesday, 8 July 2015
Demonstration for Dominion Premiers, Camberley, November 13th 1926
Birch guns (second type) on the move and in anti aircraft firing position. These slef propelled guns gould also provide normal artillery fire.
Mark I Dragon
Light Tank Mk II (Vickers Medium).
British Pathe footage of this event is available on YouTube
18 pounder gun on SP (self propelled) mounting, 1926
This is the second type of Birch Gun, easily recognisable by the presence of the gun shiled.
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