38 this style of abbreviation was used in a list as part of a combat readiness report by the Panzergrenadier Division Feldherrnhalle. A vehicle with a 3 cm MK 103 looks different. Another hatch was added to the lower left to give access to the petrol fuel tank filling cap. Major-General Beiwnger (General beim Chef der Heeresrstung) remarked that the introduction of such designation (like Klein-Panzerjger) was undesirable and that precise designations were required. This gun was also used on the five prototype Flakpanzer IV Kugelblitz. A different type of rear idler wheel was fitted. To stop having to open large hatches on the rear of the Jagdpanzer 38 to access the crew compartment, the commander was given a small hatch that opened to the rear. Using a proven chassis, it avoided the mechanical problems of the larger armoured vehicles. The German crew had run out of fuel and main gun ammunition but had still decided to fight using the machine gun on the roof of their vehicle. The Czechoslovaks also exported the Jagdpanzer 38 to Switzerland, which bought 158 vehicles that were in service until the 70s. "[4] It should be noted, however, that the concept of self-propelled anti-tank guns with well sloped armour was not new to the Germans. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. The ball bearings used in the gun mount were replaced with roller bearings. The crews of the Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters counter-attacked. They were also supplied by two German steel-factories: Linke-Hoffman in Breslau and Ruhrstahl in Hattingen. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Soon afterwards, on 6 January 1944, Hitler was presented with the plans of the Mareal M-04 prototype. Awesome Images of Heinkel He 115 Wreck Raised, 13 Awesome Close Up Pictures of a German Heavy Tank "Tiger I" displayed in Russia, Nazi Fundraising Concert in 1939: First Vienna New Year's Concert. $15.70, $26.17 The first 10 that they received were German specification Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters. In 1947, the M.I.10 used the name Pz.Jg. The Jagdpanzer 38 is similar in its dimensions and vertical profile to the minuscule and undergunned Panzer II, a prewar tank. 3. While the Soviets captured large numbers of Jagdpanzer 38s during their successful drive against the German armies, there is no evidence they put any into use. A planned version built in Nazi Germany with german s part. Jagdpanzer 38 Starr (1945). Was used during the Second world war. The red-hot glowing exhaust pipes and flames of a backfire can give away the position of the vehicle at dusk and during the night. Rejection & Neglect available to buy on Payhip! The first prototype was finished at BMM on April 1, 1944, and the koda Works began production the following month. Yugoslavia also captured some 20 tank destroyers from the retreating Germans, some captured and used during the war. The Romanian Army document dated April 1944 recorded the visit of two German officers: Lieutenant-Colonel Ventz from the Waffenamt (German Army Weapons Agency responsible for research and development) and Lieutenant-Colonel Haymann from German High Command OKH. This final, transitional version had a wider hull, better side protection (50 mm/1.97 in), the same rigid gun mount as the Starr, but with the L/70 gun, and the new 8-cyl Tatra engine. Your email address will not be published. Having a lot of Soviet military surplus for sale, we offer Soviet T-55 tanks and T-34 tanks, Russian armoured vehicles BRDM-2 and BTR-60, Soviet heavy military trucks ZIL, GAZ, URAL, KRAZ and KAMAZ and recovery tanks VT-55. The Jagdpanzer 38 was one of the most common late-war German tank destroyers. In January 1945, a new more robust Model 6.75 final drive was fitted. The loader sat on the left side of the main gun, behind the gunner and driver. 38(t) Hetzer under a photograph of a Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunter in an official, secret, military reference book called Illustrated Record of German Army Equipment 1939 1945, Volume III, armored Fighting Vehicles. The publication was a summary of all the intelligence reports that M.I.10 had collected on German vehicles. Download: for sale Website: Cults. Its main armament was a 7.5 cm (2.95 in) DT-UDR Resita Model 1943 and secondary ZB-53 7.92 mm (0.31 in) machine gun. 562 and his unit was the 561st. Once targets had been engaged and there were no more targets available, the commander was to direct the driver to change to a different location by reversing out of their current position, to avoid being hit by enemy artillery. WW2live is a division of Yourwhislist E-commerce, S.L. On 26 November 1943, the production of Sturmgeschtz III (StuG III) assault guns at the Alkett company was severely interrupted when Allied bombers dropped a total of 1,424 tons of explosive and incendiary bombs on their Berlin factory. 7,5 cm Panzerjger 38(t) Chef.H.Rst.u.BdE, Wa.Abn. The initial design of the gun mantlet was 200 kg heavier than the later design. The Jagdpanzer 38 was powered by a Praga EPA AC 2800 6-cylinder 158 hp petrol engine. A few were the invention of scale model kit companies. Didier Gillotay. (16 April 1944) This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 02:39. The accelerator was in the middle. F and Jagdpanther ausf. The German army needed more flame-throwing tanks for their December 1944 winter offensive in Ardennes, Operation Watch on the Rhine and the Operation North Wind in Rhineland-Palatinate, Alsace and Lorraine. About 2,612 were Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters, 14 were Jagdpanzer 38t Starr, 181 Bergepanzer 38 and 20 Flammpanzer. 40 high-velocity tungsten cored round, which fired a 4.1kg (9.0lb) projectile at 930m/s that could penetrate 120mm of armor at 500 meters and 97mm at 1,000 meters striking at a 30-degree angle, but was often in scarce supply; and the Pzgr. Private correspondence with Mr. Hilary L. Doyle (1) Many interior and exterior images. By using our site you consent cookies. Overall, the vehicle was successful. Multiple British army intelligence reports and English transcripts of German prisoner interrogations make use of the term Baiter as an English translation for the German nickname Hetzer when used to refer to the Jagdpanzer 38. On 19 December 1944, a unit combat readiness report was submitted. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The others withdrew. The design removed the recoil absorber from the main 7.5 cm Pak 39 gun, instead attaching the gun to the chassis, and using the Jagdpanzer 38's bulk and suspension to absorb the recoil. The lower front glacis plate was 60 mm (2.4 inches) thick angled at 50 degrees. Between 64 and 106 (even 120) were converted until the end of the war (chassis numbers 321001-323000-323001), equipped with jack handbars, winch, steel cables, wooden support planks, and a rear hydraulic leg for a better grip. Unknown unit, ambush camouflage, Germany, April-May 1945 Rushed into service in 1944, the Hetzer combined the chassis of a proven light tank with a new hull. Germany needed more armored fighting vehicles that were cheaper to build and quicker to construct. This can result in it being spotted by an enemy artillery forward observer and calling in an artillery barrage. Six prototypes were built (M-00, M-01, M-02, M-03, M-04, M-05) between December 1942 and January 1944, but, after the 23 August coup detat, the plans and the remaining prototypes were seized by the Soviet army. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. The Heeres Panzerjger Abteilung 731 (731st Army Tank Hunter Battalion) was formed on 2 November 1943 by Heeresgruppe Nord (Northern Army group). leichter Panzerjger auf 38(t) Wa Prf 6, (28 February 1944) As the Second World War progressed, it turned into a numbers game. Used by the Americans, British, Australians, Indians and the Russians during World War II, the M3 medium tank was most . (8 September 1944) It was cheaper and quicker to build than a Panzer IV, Panther or Tiger tank. To cope with the heavy front, and the necessity to traverse the vehicle to aim, the gear ratio was lowered from 1:7.33 to 1:8 to reduce the stress on final gears from January 1945. On 3 August 1944, the Panzerjger-Abteilung 743 submitted a strength report that listed how many vehicles were operational and how many were lost, damaged or needing mechanical repair. Being rather disappointing, the six built of this much simplified versions were converted back as regular Hetzers. Currently, there are only 13 known surviving Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters left. Hungarian Jagdpanzer 38, 1944. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. The first Jagdpanzer 38 came off the production line in March 1944. Design work on the 7.5 cm Pak 39 L/48 started in 1939, but it was manufactured from 1943 onwards by Rheinmetall-Borsig AG in Unterl and by Seitz-Werke GmbH in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. It had spent most of the war constructing 9.8 tonnes Panzer 38(t) light tanks for the German Army. To compensate for the increased weight, track width was increased from 293mm to 350mm.[5]. It was based on a modified T-60 chassis, but with Rogifer suspension, comprising four stamped roadwheels per side. Stu.Gesch.38(t) Chef.H.Rst.u.BdE, Wa.Abn. 7393 Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! New and used Water Tanks for sale in Ashburn, Virginia on Facebook Marketplace. Also from October 1944, a flame reducing muffler was introduced, which reduced visibility and backfiring. Erklrung Ausdruck Hetzer. Der kommt aus der Truppe und bezeichnet damit den Jagdpanzer 38. They were given the job of protecting the flanks of an attack or defending a section of the front line. We use cookie to improve your experience on our site. To strengthen the towing brackets on some vehicles, side supports were welded at the junction of the hull side armor and the front and rear armor plates. It was proposed this vehicle would have a top speed of 55 60 km/h (34 37 mph), weigh 13 tonnes, and, as a result, have thin but sloped frontal armor to keep the vehicles weight low. Your email address will not be published. (50% off), Sale Price $8.06 In September 1944, the front 16 spring leaves were increased in thickness to 9mm (0.35in) per leaf (the rear 16 remained 7mm thick). The driver did not change gear like you would in a modern car, where you put the clutch in first and then select the gear. The Jagdpanzer 38 was an ambush vehicle and needed to hide. 6, informed those present at the meeting that the Romanian Maresal tank hunter was of no further interest to Germany as the production of the Jagdpanzer 38 has been decided upon. Further variants were a Jagdpanzer 38 carrying the 150 mm sIG33/2 Howitzer, of which 30 were produced before the end of the war, and the Bergepanzer 38, a light recovery vehicle of which 170 were produced. The Jagdpanzer 38 was one of the most common late-war German tank destroyers. In addition, all Regency residents are able to enjoy the Ashburn Village amenities including another 32,000 sq ft Sports Pavilion with indoor pool, 19 tennis courts, 5 lakes , and miles of walking trails. From there a project was born, which tried to create a tank hunter that would be extremely well-protected over an existing, readily available captured light tank chassis (the T-60), while keeping the weight down. This proved popular with crews, though to reload the gun a crewmember needed to expose himself to enemy fire. Revell 03272 1:35 - Jagdpanzer 38 (t) Hetzer. This necessitated the installation of a spring compensator to help with elevating the gun. To stop the vehicle without stalling, the driver had to remember to select neutral first, then apply the brake and the gear change pedal at the same time. Tags 3D file 1/35th Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer workable trac. Its combat weight was 16 metric tons (versus 9.8-tonnes for the Pz 38(t)) and it could travel at a maximum speed of 42km/h. The loader had a periscope to look out for threats on the left side of the vehicle. In December 1944 and January 1945, 295 Jagdpanzer 38s were used in the winter Ardennes offensive, the Battle of the Bulge. It was manufactured to E22 specifications and had a hardness of 265 to 309 Brinell. Or fastest delivery Sat, Feb 18 . The tracks have been widened from 29 cm to 35 cm (11in to 1ft 2 in). On 16 April 1945, during the attack on Bolatice in Northern Moravia by Soviet Forces, the 2nd and 3rd battalions of the T-34-85 equipped 1st Czechoslovak Tank Brigade advanced from an area near Albertovec Farm. They all carried powerful guns but had thin armor, an open-top fighting compartment, and a high profile which made them easy to spot on the battlefield. Jagdpanzer 38 Chwat (Brave) captured by Polish insurgents. It was mechanically reliable, easily concealed, hard-hitting, and when used right, a hard-to-kill vehicle. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Sale Price $9.62 $ 9.62 $ 12.03 Original Price $12.03 (20% off) Add to Favorites Tank Obstacle Hedgehog - 15mm, 20mm, 28mm 3D Printed Terrain for Tabletop Wargaming | Bolt Action - Set of 6pcs . The early production Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters were fitted with a muzzle brake but these were removed by crews and later production vehicles did not have them fitted. It featured a wide body to accommodate the four-man crew, as well as strengthened lower hull with enlarged wheels, guide rollers and tracks. The front upper glacis plate of the Jagdpanzer 38 was designed to be 60 mm (2.4 inches) thick, sloped at 30 degrees from the horizontal. Between 4 and 13 July 1944, they were issued with forty-five Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters for deployment on the Eastern Front. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Its small size made it easier to conceal than larger vehicles. We also have a number of vehicles purely for retail sale. Although the Jagdpanzer 38 had an electrical starter, crews were instructed that the preferred method was to use the hand crank where possible, as the electrical starter was not robust and should only be used in emergencies. Tanks Alot are currently swapping cars for tanks If you have a Tank or military vehicle your bored with or just not getting enough use out of and fancy a Bentley GT continental ,or Rolls Royce, a jaguar five litre V8 XK, maybe a 1964 mustang V8 or even a 59 Cadillac coup de ville send an e mail with what you have and what you would like. It describes a hunter who baits a trap, lays in ambush hoping his prey takes the bait so that he can kill it. A buttoned-down Jagdpanzer 38 was blind to its right side. Polish Army Museum, Warsaw, Poland 39) armor-piercing capped ballistic cap (APCBC) shell, Sprenggranatepatrone 37 (Sprgr. A company of Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters working together, concealed in a good location, could damage or knock-out a considerable number of attacking enemy tanks. A similar technique was used during the Second World War by German troops. [citation needed], The vehicle's small size made it easier to conceal than larger vehicles. The roof machine gun was aimed by looking through a periscope. Just a little bit of history about the Jagdpanzer 38t (Hetzer). from Australia. The Tank Museum, Bovington, UK BMM and koda continually modified and improved the Jagdpanzer 38 during production of the more than 2,800 vehicles built. Due to advancing Allied forces and the constant bombing, the source of parts for construction of the Jagdpanzer 38 changed repeatedly. On 6 December 1943, the OKH reported to Hitler that the BMM company was unable to carry out this type of production order, as it did not have the infrastructure to manufacture the 24-tonne StuG III. The term Hetzer was applicable to the Project Hetzer E-10 fast tank hunter but not to the Jagdpanzer 38 which was a slow vehicle that only had a top maximum road speed of 40 km/h (25 mph). They were not intended to be used instead of a tank at the front of an attack in a major offensive. To enable the tanks to be refilled faster, a larger nozzle with an overflow pan was fitted. leichter Panzerjger auf 38(t) Wa Prf 6, (7 January 1944) There is another definition. Tanks Alot are particularly looking for armoured vehicles Ferrets, FV432, Abbots, Chieftains, especially Russian T-72 or more modern would be great. He also reports that in May 1944, German Lieutenant-Colonel Ventz (a delegate of the Waffenamt) admitted that the Hetzer had followed the Romanian design solution. Unfortunately, there is not a word in English that is a good translation of the German Word Hetzer. A replica of a light self-propelled artillery unit (SPG) of the Hetzer tank destroyer class is being sold on the move. Many German armored fighting vehicles had very long official designations, so shorter nicknames were used to assist in recognition, for example, the Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf.E was called the Tiger. To the bottom right of the rear armor plate, there was a port to gain access to the cooling water heater. FREE delivery Mon, Feb 20 . To summarise, the Jagdpanzer 38 was not officially called the Hetzer by the Germans during WW2. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. The flange around the gun mantlet helped transfer the weight of the gun to the upper hull glacis plate. Enter a comma separated list of user names. js.className = n; $, 93 466 Both factories were supplied with components from subcontractors. Panzerjger 38 mit 75 mm L/70. Axworthy notes that the Hetzer'"s armament, armor and broader hull were very similar to those of the M-04. Home Heng Long German Jagdpanther Professional Edition 1/16 Scale Tank Destroyer - RTR Free Shipping* SKU: HLG3869-002 Heng Long German Jagdpanther Professional Edition 1/16 Scale Tank Destroyer - RTR $ 219 00 $ 259 00 (Save $40.00) Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50. To help the driver exit his seat quickly in case the vehicle was hit, two handles were welded above the drivers seat. This meant that the Jagdpanzer 38 was relatively reliable, as all the early mechanical problems had been overcome. <br><br> PRIME LOCATION. The tracks were cast in the Czech Protectorate at the steel mills of Chomutov in north-west Bohemia and Krlovo Pole in Brno. Product Description. Buy ACS Hetzer, copy, used, watch the photo. The idler wheel design went through several changes. Sometimes, he would have to reach over the gun breach and the recoil guard to access the shells stowed on the right side of this cramped tank hunter. Panzermuseum, Thun, Switzerland The older Marder III Panzerjger series retained the same vertically sided chassis as Panzer 38(t). More were needed, so the Czechoslovakian company koda was also awarded a contract to build 2,000 Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters. Many interior and exterior images. Its design is believed to have influenced the final development of the Jagdpanzer 38. It was better armored than the thinly armored earlier Panzerjger Marder III and Nashorn self-propelled anti-tank guns with a sloped armour front plate of 60 mm sloped back at 60 degrees from the vertical - equivalent in protection to about 120mm (4.7in) - carried a reasonably powerful 75mm gun, was mechanically reliable, small and easily concealed. 38 HL/C high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) round designed with a shaped charge, but this was less effective and accurate against armored targets than AP rounds. It was worked out that 150 of them could be finished from the parts available. During the Second World War and when hostilities had finished, German military prisoners, engineers, and factory workers were interviewed by Intelligence officers. It had been found that some of the bolts on the earlier versions of the Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters road wheels came undone. This is the second page of the same report. Due to the limited space inside the Jagdpanzer 38 and the desire to keep the profile of the vehicle low, the gun mount was not bolted to the floor of the vehicle. Weight designations in E-series were not very accurate. It used both the abbreviation Pz.Jg.38(T) and just the nickname Hetzer when collating the figures of combat-ready Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters. This original Jagdpanzer 38t (Hetzer) comes from a private collection. It is a nickname used by some of the troops. The term Hetzer was applicable to the Project Hetzer E-10 fast tank hunter but not to the Jagdpanzer 38 which was a slow vehicle that only had a top maximum road speed of 40 km/h (25 mph). 38 HL) high explosive anti-tank (HEAT) round. The comments of Lieutenant-Colonel Haymann were recorded in the last paragraph on the first page. The Jagdpanzer 38 was not officially called the Hetzer during WW2. Hetzer. December 1943, a decision was made to utilize the working capacities of the BMM company in Prague to start . (20% off). Original tabbed armour and number of vehicle Waffenamt. They suffered from mechanical failure due to the stresses put on them. The pedal on the right was the foot brake. The armored hulls were produced in the steel factory in Vitkovice and by the Poldi steel mills in Kladno: both were in the Czech Protectorate. Latest News From The Farm And Nicks Blog. The thickness of the front set of sixteen leaf springs was increased from 7 mm to 9 mm. Other guns were looked at. (6 April to 6 June 1944) Add for 1,330.00 excl VAT. Crews found that these plates were ripped off as they brushed past bushes and trees. If all the hatches were closed, the crew had limited visibility, especially to the side and rear of the vehicle. Just a little bit of history about the Jagdpanzer 38t (Hetzer). leichtes Sturmgeschtz auf 38(t) Fhrer Konferenz (28 January 1944) Each of the Battalions three companies was given fourteen Jagdpanzer 38s, and three were allocated to the Abteilung Stab (Battalion headquarters). On 31 July 1944, Panzerjger-Abteilung 743 (743rd Tank Hunter Battalion) reported having twenty-eight Hetzers available, with an additional fourteen Hetzers expected to arrive on 3 August 1944 when the battalion would be joined by the 3.Kompanie (3rd company) near Warsaw. However, there exists a briefing paper from Heinz Guderian to Hitler saying that an unofficial name, Hetzer, had spontaneously been coined by the troops. A Romanian Army document dated April 1944 recorded the visit of two German officers: Lieutenant-Colonel Ventz from the Waffenamt (German Army Weapons Agency responsible for research and development) and Lieutenant-Colonel Haymann from German High Command OKH. Learn more. A blow lamp could be placed in this port to warm the coolant and defrost it before the engine was started. One was knocked out before it reached the village and another was destroyed near the houses on the edge of the village. 4. Jagdpanzer 38s first entered service in July 1944, and would eventually be assigned to a number of units, including infantry, Panzerjger and Volksgrenadier divisions. The fuel tank on the left held 220 liters while the fuel tank on the right held 100 liters. In severe weather conditions, the engine coolant would freeze. Required fields are marked *. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for UNIMODELS UM 356 Plastic scale models kit 1:72 Hetzer WWII German command tank at the best online prices at eBay! an OKH/Wa Prf (28 January 1944) Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. German Panzer Museum Hetzer - baku13 CC BY-SA 3.0. It was an Entwicklungs-Serien (developmental series) 10-tonne vehicle that was allocated the designation E-10. Sale. The following is an updated list of the different names and abbreviations given to the Jagdpanzer 38, followed by the source, and date of the document that was initially compiled by Thomas L. Jentz and Hilary Louis Doyle. The Wilson type was the same system used by the British and developed by the Wilson gearbox company. This was changed to a single pipe going into a flame hider on the back of the vehicle. Hungarian Jagdpanzer 38, 1945. Jagdpanzer 38 und Panzerjger 38 (7,5cm Pak 39 (L/48) (Sd.Kfz 138/2) K.St.N. The BMM factory cranes could only lift 13 tonnes. As a result of a redesign of the metal used in the internal and external construction of the gun mantlet, the weight of the Jagdpanzer 38 was reduced by 200 kg. Hungarian Jagdpanzer 38, winter 1944-45. They were shocked to find they had knocked out a very well camouflaged Jagdpanzer 38. The chaser would be the nearest accurate translation. They would be deployed in a troop of three or more Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters and wait in ambush in a position where they had good visibility of advancing enemy units at a location they believed would be an Allied attack route. Armament consisted of a 7.5cm Pak 39 L/48 gun and a remote-controlled MG 34. The armored cover was no longer fitted. A self-propelled gun such as this was not intended for a mobile, meeting engagement or the typical Wehrmacht blitzkrieg style of warfare. MB/GPW 12 volt modern battery 90 each. The vehicle had a top road speed of 40 km/h (24.9 mph). It took less than four months from the initial design approval to the production of the first prototype. The Praga engine was very similar to the one used in the Panzer 38(t) tank but had been uprated. Heeres Gruppe G (Army group G) reported that it had 38 Jagdpanzer 38s still functional out of an initial total of 67. Zillow has 146 homes for sale in Ashburn VA. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. British historian Mark Axworthy suggests that the design for the Hetzer was likely rooted in the Romanian Mareal tank destroyer. add to list. (18 January 1944) Private Collection, Germany (15 May to 15 October 1944) Base from AT-L, engine from ZIL-130. Hitler gave orders that the BMM factory was to concentrate on producing the new lighter Sturmgeschtz. However, by 1944, the majority of tanks were much larger and heavier; a Jagdpanzer 38 waiting motionless in an ambush position was a much smaller target to detect and hit than many other armoured fighting vehicles of the time. One vehicle per company and two of the headquarters vehicles were issued with long-range command and control Fu 8 radios. It was not designed to be a close combat vehicle, used at the head of an attack like a tank. The Jagdpanzer 38 (t) "Hetzer" was developed from the PzKpfW 38 (t) light tank which was itself derived from the original Czech LT vz 38 light tank design and took part in the latter stages of World War 2. Army Technical Museum, Leany, Czech Republic A muzzle brake is designed to increase the life expectancy of a gun barrel by directing some of the explosive force of the shell gasses sideways rather than just forward. Sd.Kfz.138/2 Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer - 1944 diecast 1:72 model (Amercom BG-26) by Unknown, Tank Destroyer Hetzer: Jagdpanzer 38 (SdKfz 138/2), German Tank Destroyer Hetzer Mid Production1/48 Military Miniature Series No.11, Moving On: A Practical Guide to Downsizing the Family Home, All customers get FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Have an account popular with crews, though to reload the gun mount replaced. Roof machine gun was aimed by looking through a periscope to look out for threats on the right 100! 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