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Universal (Bren Gun) Carrier - Mortar Platoon

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 7:34 pm
by Temujin
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Photo shows Mortar Platoon carriers, base plate is located on the front of the carrier, with the “tube” located on the front, behind the driver

Re: Universal (Bren Gun) Carrier - Mortar Platoon

Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:06 am
by Temujin
Photo of Universal Mortar Carrier. The “mortar tube” in this photo is carried down the middle of the carrier (vice “across” the carrier as shown in the post above”
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Source:

Vehicle Data Book" released by the Canadian Army (Overseas) in March 1944

Re: Universal (Bren Gun) Carrier - Mortar Platoon

Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:11 am
by Temujin
Another photo (taken in the same Victory Parade), the Universal “Mortar” Carrier passing in front of the reviewing standing
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