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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 07:30 AM UTC
Hi there
Any of you treadheads know what mark of Crusader tank were issued to the Free French Flying Column?
Even better...any pics or links to share.
I seem to recall that they may have been of the Mk II variety.
What unit / corps / arm used them? Ie Chars or Spahi.
Just thinking of uniform corps distinctions to add a touch of colour.
Thanks in advance
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Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 02:35 PM UTC
Looks like these were Mk II's indeed...

http://www.chars-francais.net/2015/index.php/engins-blindes/chars?task=view&id=677

They were used by the "1ère Compagnie de Chars de Combat" first in the Free French Flying Column, and later in the "Force L" a.k.a. "Leclerc Column".

H.P.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 05:15 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Looks like these were Mk II's indeed...

http://www.chars-francais.net/2015/index.php/engins-blindes/chars?task=view&id=677

They were used by the "1ère Compagnie de Chars de Combat" first in the Free French Flying Column, and later in the "Force L" a.k.a. "Leclerc Column".

H.P.



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Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 05:55 PM UTC
At least two of the pictures on the quoted site are of Mark III's with the 6 pounder. Flat turret front with a thick barrel is a Mark III.
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