The captions read 14mm turrets and petrol tank protection. No front plate. 14 mm turret walls and tank front. 9 mm sides. The twin guns were not good for the want below for two belt boxes.
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.
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Friday, 24 July 2015
Vickers 16 tonners Ns 1 & 2 1927
The captions read 14mm turrets and petrol tank protection. No front plate. 14 mm turret walls and tank front. 9 mm sides. The twin guns were not good for the want below for two belt boxes.
A1E1 Vickers Independent under construction 1926
The caption reads Independent: 28mm plating in F.C and turret. £ pdr and Vickers in main turret. $ auxiliary turrets. Rear L.H. was anti aircraft.
18 pdr Transporter 1922
This machine carried the 18 pdr inside the vehicle, rather than towing it like the later Dragons. The Vickers Armstrong captions state 80 HP Wolse;ey engine, 20 mph. !st machine builtat Sheffield. Weight 5 3/4 tons without gun and crew. Drg started Merch 1922. delivered to Farnborough end of November.
18 pdr Transporter Mk II was about 63 track. Mk III was 66. Hence the wide ramp on one side.
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
Birch Gun 1928/9
The third and final type of Birch Gun, Mk IE, the last two vehicles built. The gun was houses in a barbette. The top half of the shield was open at the rear.
Cavalry Porte Vehicle with Handrails 1935
This looks to be a forerunner of the Cavalry Carrier.which dsted to 1936.
Transport Vehicle 1931 French Front Line
Not very clear about what the caption means, Carden Loyd based and possible inspiration for the Renault UE?
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