MHillyard Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Found this photo, it came with several others, but i found it rather interesting. Any ideas would be appreciated. I have no ideas why no turrets are on these so if anyone know i would be interested to hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzkpfw-e Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 RAM Kangaroos. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:IWM-BU-2956-Ram-Kangaroo-Ochtrup-19450403.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Often turretless vehicles were used as driver training vehicles, and as test beds for various things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 It looks slightly diferent to those vehicles but i am not expert, there seem to be small deferences. Often turretless vehicles were used as driver training vehicles, and as test beds for various things. This person had several other photos, the other nice one is of them in front of a horsa glider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Found this photo, it came with several others, but i found it rather interesting. Any ideas would be appreciated. I have no ideas why no turrets are on these so if anyone know i would be interested to hear from you. Canadian built RAM tanks converted to Kangaroos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Have a look at ' Sherman on the A12 heading to Ipswich' in Tracked Vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Ram Kangeroos were used as tracked APCs for the infantry in WW2 just as 432s are today .We had a Ram Kangeroo on our pitch this year at W & P that is being restored by Carl B and i believe is the only running and driving one in the world !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 This one was at this years War and Peace show and I think she may be owned by a forum member ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Just missed your post Adrian ! :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 id never heard of these vehicles but im beginning to love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Parts of the 53rd Welch division wre transported in them during the Battle ofs-Hertogenbosch, now excactly 67 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Nickolson Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Please follow the following link to the 1st Canadian Armoured Carrier Regiment - The Kangaroos The only Canadian regiment never to set foot in Canada having been formed in Holland in 1944 and disbanded in Germany, June 20th, 1945. http://elginmilitarymuseum.ca/virtual-tour/the-elgin-regiment/1st-canadian-armoured-carrier-regiment-the-kangaroos.aspx Regards, Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Wheels and Tracks Magazine published 2 articles about RAM Tanks: Number 51 (RAM, The Canadian Cruiser) and Number 52 (RAM Tank Variants) Well worth a read to broaden your knowledge. Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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