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The Surabaya Tankette
Please take a look at this Universal Carrier based Japanese light tank and help identify it:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/threa...eid=1107005986 Kind regards, Nuyt Overvalwagens! |
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Not Australian
It's not based on an Australian LP1, as these have a much steeper angled glacis plate that covers the steering levers. Aust LP2's are welded construction and don't feature the horizontal angle iron across the glacis. The large headlight looks pre-war british, but I can't ID it any better than that.
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Think the other picture you refer to is to be found in 'Making Tracks' British Carrier Story 1914 to 1972' on page 63.
'One or two of these are known to have been converted to rudimentary light tanks by plating over the superstructure. A crude turret was built centrally towards the rear with a hinged raised cupola and a machine gun. Driver and front gunner occupied their usual positions. These vehicles were used in action.' The image would appear to be of the same converted British style carrier. This time with a soldier standing guard over it. Written on the side in large letters is T K R L. Turret has ( I think) L A O E T in hand writing that is similar to that on the side. |
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Thanks gentlemen!
For the info. I have updated the Overvalwagen Forum
Kind regards, Nuyt |
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Tankette
Hi Nuyt
Firstly I have enhance the image for easier viewing. It's definitely Carrier and I think possibly British. I have some images of British 3" Mortar Carriers, see next post, and the front looks similar. Bob |
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British 3" Mortar Carrier
How about this one?
Bob |
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Mortar or Bren Carrier?
I think Bob is correct in that it is more likely to have been a Mortar carrier than Bren carrier. The Surabaya tankette appears to have no storage boxes over the rear axle. The Mortar Carrier, while based on a Bren, has no boxes here either, the space being used to stow the 3" mortar and baseplate.
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I doubt the Japanese (or Indonesian Nationalists?) would have gone to the trouble of REMOVING storage boxes from a Bren Carrier, when there's so little to start with!
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great step
Thanks both of you. This is significant info, since in may narrow down the locations of capturing such a vehicle. Where did Britain send these mortar carriers? Malaya, Singapore?
Thanks and kind regards, Nuyt |
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Re: The Surabaya Tankette
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CHIMO!
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Just out of interest, how are Japanese reenactors treated in the US? I've only seen a couple here in the UK, and they are not very popular amongst many (paticularly elderly, and/or military personel).
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There is a tradition of genteelness in the South, something which I have experienced many times. I don't think one truly knows America until you have lived in the South for a while. The Japanese reenactors got to experience this first hand. I think, however, the warrior spirit and code of Bushido lurks very near to a Japanese soldier's spirit. The Japanese at Fredericksburg were very friendly and open at the reception but when they donned their uniforms and prepared for the battle, their demeanor markedly changed. They became quiet and very intense as they "got into character" It was an interesting transformation. I've included a pic of all the Japanese reenactors at this event. CHIMO!
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Tony
Why doyou say the mortar carrier is based on a bren? its a universal
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