Tim's bought a Firefly. Research help needed.

Canuck.

Thanks for the info - I was aware 25th ADR was the Elgins - and have been in contact with a researcher via their Facebook page. I have some more vehicle history to update when I get time. Though lately focus has been on the multibank engine deal.

In short though, it was not long after 1st April that the vehicle was issued to GGFG.

I hadn't known how the ADR interacted, though I guess it makes sense that one regiment manages delivery between the docks and perhaps a distribution hub... and the other between the hub and the "end user"... not really different from the way the logistics business operates today.

I am not clear why the vehicle was "unfit" upon arrival in Jan 1945, but damaged from prior use might explain why it took from Jan 45 to April 45 for it to be reissued. If major repairs were necessary, I suspect this would take time, especially in a field workshop?

Tim

 

Some more research, from which I conclude that my vehicle may well have been 1 of the 15 held in reserve until required. The docs also give a rough indication when the IC and VC entered service.

Sherman VC



Sherman IC


Hope of interest

Tim

 

When not researching history, am also looking out for other related bits and bobs. The rear smoke discharger system caught my attention, and though this Gen No 8 Mk 6 is 1980s dated, it is very similar to the WW2 version, so makes a useful sample. If anyone knows when the No 8 Mk 6 entered service, that would be really useful. It would be great to obtain a ww2 example.



Thanks.. Tim.

 

Slowly the project moves onwards... all hull preparation work is complete, all internal "tinwork" complete (ammo & stowage - though not all installed yet), the hull has been blasted and primed and electrical works are underway.

Though I have found low resolution drawings on line for the Rear Smoke and Emergency stop systems, I lack sufficient clarity around the way the batteries are connected to the battery balancing switch in the turret. This switch supposedly allows the Wireless Operator to switch between the 12v batteries, yet there doesn't appear to be a separate feed from each 12v battery through to the balancing switch. No doubt the answer to this will come in time.

Should anyone here happen to have any wiring diagrams specific to the Sherman V or VC, I would be very interested in seeing them, in case they have the elusive information on them.

A recent photo for interest.

 

I`m sure you are aware of this site but just incase .They do have wiring diagrams featured but dont know if they will be relevant ?

Sherman Lights | The Sherman Tank Site

Manuals etc not limited to Sherman content (may have an interest for others)

Downloads Page: The Place For Things Too Big To Post, Like Field Manuals And Tech Manuals, and Large Reports. | The Sherman Tank Site

Just for information if nothing else

Kyle

 

Kyle

I am aware of those sites, but good to get the links, just in case it was something new - thanks.

I am looking for the Tank Design documentation which is not found in the user Technical Manuals.

It may be someone here has a few tucked away on their hard drive, or a paper copy... they do surface from time to time... i have about 250 for various parts of the Sherman... but sadly not the bits I need.

Cheers

Tim