Operation Kangaroo

[Bill Miller]

Hi Ed,

Just going from memory right now, but I have some information that the RASC operated a squadron or perhaps partial squadron of Ram Kangaroos in the Middle East in 1946-47 (Palestine). The info I have regards testing and retrofitting of armour plate on the cuppola of these Rams (all mid production Rams with the separate MG cuppola). No mention of an Operation Kangaroo or any specific operational roles?

I am not even sure how or when the Rams were delivered to that theatre (MELF), though information I have about "kangaroo" operations in Italy indicates that Ram kangaroos were alloted to be provided to the Italian theatre but not sent as the war was coming to a close (Shermans and Priests were converted instead). Those same Rams may have been sent after all but post hostilities?

Bill.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Bill Miller

Just going from memory right now, but I have some information that the RASC operated a squadron or perhaps partial squadron of Ram Kangaroos in the Middle East in 1946-47 (Palestine).

"Royal Military Police (RMP) in Palestine in 1948. Courtesy of Erik Von Rosen."

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