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25-Pdr HE restoration query

ydnum303

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Hi all,

I have a British 25-Pdr HE shell body (empty, of course) that I wish to paint up in its correct livery. The shell was made in 1956, so I would like to know what the markings would have been in 1956/57, please. I know the body co;our was Middle Buff, but what other markings & stencils would it have had?

Thanks in advance,
Roger.
 
Hi all,

Can nobody help? Surely there is someone out there who has access to the correct info! I have tried the Mueum of the Royal Logistics Corps (the successors to the RAOC), but they tell me that they cannot help.

Roger.
 
Hi Roger, i have this if its any good its not a very good copy but its all i have.
Andy
 

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Hi Andy,
Many thanks for this. I have seen it before on BOCN, but the resolution is poor when enlarged. Do you have a "sharp" copy at all, please?

Roger.
 
Hi Roger, It must be the same one and the resolution is poor, sorry i don't have a better one.
Andy
 
Roger,

I missed this thread until today. Herewith the 1954 marking scheme for LS HE (coloured plate). It was superseded in 1960. Added photo just to show some 25-pr markings.


25PrHE.jpg

.1954 Marking Scheme.jpg
 
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Andy have you the same table but for 40L/60-40L/70 and 57L/70 Bofors? I believe ask very much, but for trying it ....:)
Thank you for the previous one, to restore is perfect.
A greeting
Kike
 
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