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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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British WW2 Folding Boats
Gulf11
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Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 05:34 AM UTC
I'm looking for general information on the British/Commonwealth folding boats. They were for bridging projects and rafts.

I basically need dimensions and/or drawings.

Thanks
Sean
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Frenchy
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Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 08:26 AM UTC
Maybe this book would be worth a look ?

http://www.missing-lynx.com/reviews/canada/engineerassaultboatsbookreviewcs_1.html

HTH

Frenchy
okdoky
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Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 08:46 AM UTC
This is a thread that has photos and details of the boats.

http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/showthread.php?t=357

Hope it helps

Nige
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 10:14 AM UTC
Hi Sean,

Resicast do a set of boats

35.1168 - Two wheel utility trailer & assault boats, could be the metal rather than the canvas type though.

Al
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 10:53 AM UTC
Some interesting footage here:

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=49015

Al
jjumbo
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Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 07:31 PM UTC
Hey Al,
Nice rare shot of a Bishop firing the 25pdr !!
Cheers

jjumbo
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