30 x British Pattern 5 gallon "Jerrycans" (Late War Fuel Cans)
This set consists of thirty 5-gallon British fuel cans.
Although larger than the German "Jerrycan", it was clearly influenced, if not directly copied, from the superb German design (see Related products below). They became available in 1944 and along with the earlier pattern "Flimsies" adorned all types of British AFVs.
The British Army first saw the German fuel cans during fighting in Norway in 1940 and immediately saw the advantages of the superior design. Later in 1940, American engineer Paul Pleiss supplied them with one of three he had obtained from Germany in 1939 and large numbers were subsequently captured in North Africa.
The difference in size between the British and American five Gallon Fuel Cans derived from the fact that a US pint is 16 fluid ounces but a British pint was 20 fluid ounces. Resultantly there were 160 fluid ounces in a British Imperial gallon (4.6 litres) and 128 fluid ounces (3.7 litres) in a US gallon.
- SKU: ACC056
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This set consists of thirty 5-gallon British fuel cans.
Although larger than the German "Jerrycan", it was clearly influenced, if not directly copied, from the superb German design (see Related products below). They became available in 1944 and along with the earlier pattern "Flimsies" adorned all types of British AFVs.
The British Army first saw the German fuel cans during fighting in Norway in 1940 and immediately saw the advantages of the superior design. Later in 1940, American engineer Paul Pleiss supplied them with one of three he had obtained from Germany in 1939 and large numbers were subsequently captured in North Africa.
The difference in size between the British and American five Gallon Fuel Cans derived from the fact that a US pint is 16 fluid ounces but a British pint was 20 fluid ounces. Resultantly there were 160 fluid ounces in a British Imperial gallon (4.6 litres) and 128 fluid ounces (3.7 litres) in a US gallon.
- Unit of SaleSingle Unit
- Assembly StatusUnassembled Kit
- Scale1:76
- Age Level17 Years & Up
- Skill Level3 – Intermediate
- ThemeMilitaria
We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
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