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2 killed filming M-18

Discussion in 'Military Vehicle Restoration' started by bronk7, Oct 29, 2015.

  1. Takao

    Takao Ace

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  2. von Poop

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    This is the best attempt at some detail I can find on the accident, though it's still pretty thin stuff:
    More Depth: TD Accident Fatalities | WeaponsMan

    All the coverage of it in the succeeding year suggests no official blame or charges were applied. Was wondering if there might be a publicly available official report on the incident, but nothing so far.
    No idea how accessible US state-by-state inquests are, though.

    Seem to recall 2015 was a bad year for preserved MV accidents, with that chap killed by an HST too.
    Alan'/GPs general caution above seems very wise to me.

    It's making me wonder about the WW2 accident rate across the international board.
    Not something I recall being mentioned in much depth. It's always 'there was an incident involving' in tech histories, etc.
    Hmmm.
     
  3. WILD DUKW

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    Reload the old brass using a new primer, projectile, and correct powder.
     
  4. ColHessler

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    At least you get a good amount. Thanks for sharing.
     
  5. CAC

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    <iframe width="640" height="360" src="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
  6. Oregon Diver

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    As for the venison, actually a good bit. It was a multiple hit situation, but lower velocity impacts so less meat destruction.
     
  7. Prospero Quevedo

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    That is really terrible that those guys were killed and a rare piece of history damaged or destroyed. The 2
     
  8. bronk7

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    ....I'm not surprised by it ......
     

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