Airfix 1/72 Bren Gun Carrier and 6-pounder anti-tank gun WW2 (01309)

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Airfix 1/72 Bren Gun Carrier and 6-pounder anti-tank gun WW2 (01309)

The 6-pounder anti-tank gun was based on a pre-war design, but due to development and production delays it only reached front line service with the British Army in late 1941. By mid 1942, production was in full swing, with some 1,500 guns per month being delivered. It was also produced by the Americans under Lease-Lend provisions as the 57mm calibre Gun M1; its solid shell armament could be fired to an effective range of 1,500 yards. First employed in the North African theatre, it quickly became the standard infantry anti-tank gun, and was capable of destroying all German tanks at that time, including the formidable Tiger I which appeared early in 1943. When in action, the gun was usually towed by a light tracked vehicle, the Universal Carrier which was also popularly called the Bren Carrier. This was one of the most valuable pieces of infantry equipment, normally being used to carry the Boys anti-tank rifle, PIART, mortars and heavy machine guns; it also served as a battlefield ambulance, and accommodation was provided for up to four personnel. Nearly 100,000 Carriers were built, and the markings included in this kit feature a vehicle of the 51st (Highland) Infantry Division, which landed in Normandy in June 1944; the unit was heavily engaged in the break-out from the beach-head and in the ensuing fighting in the bocage and around Falaise.

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