Eagledriver

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This is an M19 Antiaircraft vehicle.
1944- U.S.A. M19 Gun Motor Carriage

Armament: 2 - 40mm M2 dual automatic guns
Armor: 6mm - 15mm
Engine: Twin Cadillac V-8, Series 44, gas, 110 hp each
Speed: 35 mph
Range: 160 miles
Crew: 6
Weight: 19.25 tons

This SP AA gun was based on the M24 Chaffee Light Tank chassis. The engine and transmission were moved forward to leave room at the rear of the hull for a rotating shield carrying twin 40mm Bofors AA guns. The mount was power operating and could elevate to 85. On occasion, it was used effectively as a ground support weapon. Only 285 were built.
 
Superb pics Eagle! This vehicle reminded me so much of a MarderIII:
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