Came across this photo of Canadian wasp flamethrowers in action during the heavy fighting to clear the Scheldt Estuary in '44.
I think the 'wasp' may have been the flamethrower rather than the vehicle.
This is a universal carrier with a wasp flamethrower.
I have one of these in my Bolt Action collection, model in 28ml from Warlord.
However there are other photos of wasp flamethrowers on carriers. This looks like a field modification.
Very cool bit of history there. And a very impressive range on that 'arch of burning death' in that first photo...
ReplyDeleteTerrible weapons, flamethrowers.
DeleteNice looking vehicles. I do love the look of the universal carrier and all its variants.
ReplyDeleteIt was an amazingly successful vehicle.
DeleteHi John, As I live near the Scheldt do you have more information about the location as seen in the picture?
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Sorry no, I first came across it in a book. No location details given.
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