Help identifying relic weapon/tripod parts please

[Peter Laidler]

Youi're dead right Gil. stuff that used to gather under the chequer plate deck was a menace and could jamb stuff up. There was a void under the decking where the services were ducted. Obviuosly there were zillions of gaps through which stuff could fall, such as the obvious brass, tools, SMG magazines, girlie magazines too, lengths of belt and links. All of which would/could cause problems. The MAIN problem was that lifting the internal fighting compartment decks was a REME task as it was bolted down with countersunk bolts into the rotating turret chassis. It was a bit of a baxxxxd. They were always covered in dirty oil too. How they were meant to keep the oil and crap out heaven knows......... Think fire?

All tanks were constructed differently but I'm sure they all suffered the same problems

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[browningautorifle]

Think fire?

Like I previously suggested, fire breaking out between the commander and gunner and un noticed until the troops tap you on the leg and tell you is very exciting. Specially when all buttoned up for action...(In an APC)

[Gil Boyd]

Jim,
Those red hot empty cases must have been a real tonic in the depths of winter for keeping the tootsies warm