ch0311 Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 Ive been doing some reading lately and have come across somthing interesting. I had never heard of the M-22 Locust until recently. Looking into it further I found that the Brits actually used them in Hamilcar gliders during the Rhine crossing. Anyway, The info I have is sketchy at best, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the way of some info that is a little better than what I have. And why are these things not in CM? they would be great! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clark Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 From what I can find, it appears that only a VERY small number were landed for the crossing, and the vehicle overall was too thinly armored and overall not incredibly useful. Perhaps there were simply too few of them actually used for BTS to spend time including them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch0311 Posted January 15, 2001 Author Share Posted January 15, 2001 Thanks Mr. C, I knew that only a few were produced but Im looking for some information about those few that were used in the landing. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendellM Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 There's one page at http://www.askam.com/croberts1/m22.htm with a photo, specs, description and usage ("Twelve of the tanks were landed using the giant Hamilcar glider during the Rhine crossing on March 24, 1945. The British airborne crossing of the Rhine river, called Operation Varsity, utilized over 50 large Hamilcar Gliders delivering airborne tanks and other equipment for the 6th Airborne Armored Reconnaissance Regiment, Royal Armored Corps, of the British forces."). It sure is a cute little tank . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Gustav Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 See http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/003833.html ------------------ Well my skiff's a twenty dollar boat, And I hope to God she stays afloat. But if somehow my skiff goes down, I'll freeze to death before I drown. And pray my body will be found, Alaska salmon fishing, boys, Alaska salmon fishing. -Commercial fishing in Kodiak, Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch0311 Posted January 15, 2001 Author Share Posted January 15, 2001 Thanks WendellM, and Gustav Tis much thanks bestowed apon thee. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr. Clark: From what I can find, it appears that only a VERY small number were landed for the crossing, and the vehicle overall was too thinly armored and overall not incredibly useful. Perhaps there were simply too few of them actually used for BTS to spend time including them?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yep that's pretty much it. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mensch Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr. Clark: Perhaps there were simply too few of them actually used for BTS to spend time including them?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> hmmm so was the Puma but its in the game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MantaRay Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 People in East LA would love it. One mean little low rider. Ray ------------------ When asked, "How many moves do you see ahead?", CAPABLANCA replied: "One move - the best one." Click now for shelter from the Peng thread The Red Army of the Rugged Defense Group Ladder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mensch: hmmm so was the Puma but its in the game...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, but it is not nearly as difficult to model a turret for an existing chassis, than to build up an entirely new model. The super pershing was included for the same reason: most of the work was already done, so it was an easy add. ------------------ Pair-O-Dice "Once a Diceman, Always a Diceman." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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