WS19 set installation in a Sherman M4A4

[Patrick Johnson]

MI am hoping someone has a photo, current or wartime, of how the Wireless Set 19 was mounted in the rear turret of a Sherman tank. I understand there may have been a steel mounting shelf where the set was indirectly attached to, likely separated by the four shock absorbers mounted underneath the carrie. I have yet to find any pictures in books or on the web. I have the drawings from Wireless for the Warrior but would like to see actual pictures or better yet, find the actual shape/dimensions of the shelf. Can anyone help?
Regards,
Patrick

[rob love]

I believe the shelf and mounting plate are still on the turret out at Westbourne MB. It may be a few weeks before I am out there again, but I'll try and remember to get a photo.

[Patrick Johnson]

If the tank still has all the wiring and Control Units for the tank intercom system, can you please photograph that as well. Dimensions and thickness of the shelf would be much appreciated, and an understanding of its supports or support brackets would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[Michael R.]

That is a pretty tall request.

It could well be all the Canadian used A2 series Shermans will have later series equipment.
Who has an A4 with 19 set equipment remaining in Canada? CWM?

Does the WS 19 installation guide for the Sherman not show everything you need? Can you tell us more about your end use or requirement?

[rob love]

Oooops, I didn't catch the A4 part. The Westbourne turret is an A2.

[David Dunlop]

Were any of the Shermans still active in Canada in the early 1960's converted to the C42 Set systems, or did they all serve out their days with the 19-Set?

David

[jdmcm]

Here is another M4A2 76mm Wet installation,

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If you like I can take some pictures of the bare mounting tray that goes under the radio and mounts to the turret rear bustle, mine is out for sand blasting and painting