Firefly tank

[Jack Geratic]

So can it be confirmed that no air recognition star was painted on the turret top or engine deck?

There is also this photo (which I think is "Chaser") and has what looks to be a white painted ammo box attached to the .50 cal gun. Was this some form of recognition?



Doesn't seem to be an isolated case either, as it seen on a FGH firefly nicknamed 'Death Takes A Holiday' and this photo:



regards,
Jack

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Jack,

The white painted ammo can was used in vehicles like the Fox armoured car where it was part if the internal stowage, hence the white colour.

Hanno

[tankbarrell]

That's a D68735 50 round .50 cal box. Sometimes seen in white, other times OD, both correct.

It makes sense if the white ones were from vehicles such as Fox but is that confirmed?

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by tankbarrell

That's a D68735 50 round .50 cal box. Sometimes seen in white, other times OD, both correct.

It makes sense if the white ones were from vehicles such as Fox but is that confirmed?

Fox ones are indeed white, but they are also unique to Fox. They were never meant to be used on the outside as they fed the M2 mounted through the turret mantlet.

[tankbarrell]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

Fox ones are indeed white, but they are also unique to Fox. They were never meant to be used on the outside as they fed the M2 mounted through the turret mantlet.

Indeed, but that is not the box in Jacks picture.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by tankbarrell

Indeed, but that is not the box in Jacks picture.

I know that!!! Just filling in the details, kind of big picture thing...

[tankbarrell]

I knew you knew that Bruce......