25-pounder traversing wheel
Seen at Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury, Essex.
The traversing wheel fitted underneath a British 25-pounder in transit but was then dropped to ground level and used to provide a firm platform for the weapon on soft ground as well as 360 degree traverse as an emergency anti-tank gun. 25-pounders served in this role in the North Aftrican desert when German armour broke through and threatened rear areas.
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Taken on August 28, 2006