81mm Smoke Shell Support

connie
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81mm Smoke Shell Support Jul 2, 2016 10:32:18 GMT -5

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Post by connie on Jul 2, 2016 10:32:18 GMT -5

81mm Smoke Shell Support

A photo from Richard Comer collection (National Archives) has this caption: only photo in this 6th post on the thread: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4321/thread

Can anyone tell more about what we are seeing in this photo?

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81mm Smoke Shell Support Jul 3, 2016 8:13:06 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by seaforth on Jul 3, 2016 8:13:06 GMT -5

That's a 81mm mortar Connie. It shoots the 81mm mortar projectiles.

The guy on the left throws the projectiles in.
The guy in the middle unpackes and handsover the mortargrenades.
The guy on the right (re)adjusts the bearings.

Last Edit: Jul 3, 2016 8:15:51 GMT -5 by seaforth

connie Administrator Administrator Posts: 2,866	81mm Smoke Shell Support Jul 3, 2016 15:06:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by connie on Jul 3, 2016 15:06:08 GMT -5 It's so good to hear the voice of someone who knows the equipment! Thanks for your help! Connie

Post by connie on Jul 2, 2016 10:32:18 GMT -5

Post by seaforth on Jul 3, 2016 8:13:06 GMT -5

Post by connie on Jul 3, 2016 15:06:08 GMT -5