QF 5.5" Gun Mk.III
First used in numbers at El Alemein this superb gun saw service on every British front during WWII and remained in service with some armies in the 1980's.
- SKU: UK258/9
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In the mid thirties it was decided that a more modern long range gun was required for the counter battery and interdiction role but In 1939 the elderly 6" 26 cwt howitzer (UK252) was still the most widely weapon used by medium batteries. Delays in the design of the carriage meant that the new gun first equipped units in UK in the summer of 1941 and then in North Africa in early 1942. Twenty guns equipped the British and Free French batteries at the decisive battle of El Alamein. It was normally towed by the AEC Matador (UK225 & UK226). As more guns became available they also equipped Canadian, Australian, South African, Polish and Indian regiments. The 5.5 was retained in service after the war and saw extensive action in the Korean War and was still in service with some armies in the early 1980's.
- 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.
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All Goods remain the property of Milicast Model Company until paid for in full. Goods may only be returned by prior arrangement at the recipients' expense. Delivery and insurance charges are non-refundable. Claims for damaged/missing items should be made within seven days of receipt.
Any products purchased 'second hand’, (without proof of direct Milicast Model Company supply, or supply from an Milicast Model Company approved dealer, shop or agent), or any products part assembled or part worked on in any way, are not covered by this returns policy. Under these circumstances no returns will be accepted, however we may quote for the supply of parts to restore the product to full inventory.
