The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Two small local boys watch four unidentified soldiers preparing a 120mm L4 MOBAT (Modified Battalion Anti Tank) recoilless anti tank gun, commonly known as a Bat Gun, on the foreshaw at Sunggi Linggi in the state of Melaka (Malacca) on the south west coast of the Malayan Peninsula. The breech, sights and Bren ranging gun have been shrouded in canvas covers and the gun is configured for towing, indicating that it has just been delivered to this position or it is about to be towed away. Note the four ammunition tubes in front of the gun, which each contain one round of 120mm recoilless ammunition. The tubes have been stencilled with '120mm' and 'BAT HESH' (High Explosive Squash Head). The soldier on the left appears to be talking on a United States (US) manufactured AN-PRC 25 wireless set.
Maxim MG08 heavy machine gun. The top cover plate is stamped with the serial number over MG08 SPANDAU 1917. This gun is complete with all parts including the ammunition bracket on the right side. It h
Australian soldiers in Korea are using an American infantry weapon which has succeeded the Bazooka as a light and mobile anti-tank gun. It is the 75 mm Recoilless rifle (RCL), which is light enough to
Australian soldiers in Korea are using an American infantry weapon which has succeeded the Bazooka as a light and mobile anti-tank gun. It is the 75 mm Recoilless rifle (RCL), which is light enough to
Modified version of a machine gun carrier fitted with a 2 pounder anti-tank gun on turntable at rear. It is all mounted on a universal carrier chassis.
A side view of a modified version of a machine gun carrier fitted with a 2 pounder anti-tank gun on turntable at rear. It is all mounted on a universal carrier chassis.
Front view of a modified version of a machine gun carrier fitted with a 2 pounder anti-tank gun with a hydraulic hoist. It is all mounted on a universal carrier chassis. The gun is lowered.
