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The Stamford Historical Society Presents

Pride and Patriotism: Stamford’s Role in World War II
Online Edition

Military Vehicles From the 2006 Stars & Stripes Antique Car Event

On September 16, 2006, the Historical Society held an Antique Car Event. Two of the vehicles exhibited were from WWII, a refurbished 3/4 ton Weapons Carrier and a Mortar Half Track. The exhibitor was Andy Knapp of Wilton, Connecticut.

Refurbished WWII Weapons Carrier

The weapons carrier had a machine gun mount installed above the cab, in the large metal ring seen on the top of the truck.
These ring mounts could also be used to mount a searchlight.

WWII Weapons Carrier, September 2006

WWII Weapons Carrier, September 2006 WWII Weapons Carrier, September 2006
WWII Weapons Carrier, September 2006 WWII Weapons Carrier, September 2006

WWII Mortar Half-Track

The half-track is outfitted with a 81mm mortar facing back on the cargo bed with a 30 cal machine gun installed on the right front side above the cab.

WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006 WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006
WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006 WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006
WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006 WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006
WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006 WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006
WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006 WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006
WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006 WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006
WWII Mortar Half Track, September 2006

Photos © Laurel Cooley, John Oyster, Stamford Historical Society

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