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Old 19-01-08, 21:46
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Hi Derek,

I think that is the Scorpion IV flail, used by British in N. Africa. The Scorpion III, apparantly used power from the main engine and the MkIV had a separate power unit, which would appear to be like the one in your photo.

For more pics and some details, check out this link;
www.afrikakorps.org/grantscorpion.htm
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