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Precision machined aluminum allows for precise and rigid structure that is straight forward to assemble.
The M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun as part of the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) on top of a RG-33 MRAP in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan.
Leica M2 shown with a Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens.
I have written a short post on my first impressions on my blog.
Strobist Info:
Canon 430 EX shot through umbrella camera upper left.
White foam core board for bounce subject right and silver reflector held above the subject.
3/4 view of of a U.S. M2 Bradley IFV turret and 25mm main gun and the TOW launcher on the right side of the turret. I found the little "NON ARMOR" weld jobs on the 2 hatches of the ARMORED Personnel Carrier amusing. I assume they are part of the restoration and are prohibiting potential access for birds.
Infantry Fighting Vehicle (MCV0508)
M2 "Bradley"
American
The Bradley was named for General Omar N. Bradley, last of the five star generals. The Bradley was designed as a replacement for the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC). This multipurpose vehicle provides speed, integrated weapons systems and more protection for troops than the M113. These vehicles made up the majority of the APCs deployed in Desert Shield/Storm by the U.S. Army
Weight (combat load)
49,075 lbs.
Primary Armament:
25mm gun and TOW Missile Launcher
Max. Speed: road (governed)
41 MPH
The resoration of this vehicle too approximately 3 weeks costing between 30 and 40 thousand dollars. This vehicle will remain on display outside until the museum recieves funding to provide a storage facility large enough to preserve in and the other pieces displayed here.
Vehicle donated by FMC Corp., Ordnance Division
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M2_Bradley
John Steele of Covey Island piloted the schooner Maggie B in through Town Cut in St. Georges in 2006. Here he is doing the same with her little sister, FARFARER, in 2010
Limestone(TN) VFD Tanker 304 is a 2012 Freightliner M2/4 Guys tanker. It is equipped with a 500 gpm pump and carries 2000 gallons of water. It is diesel powered with an automatic transmission. This is Limestone's 2nd new 4 Guys truck. Photo taken at the 4 Guys factory by Doug Callan on 10 March 2012. More info on this truck can be obtained by contacting Doug at dougc23@comcast.net
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
My friend had acquired a 1959 Leica M2 and some accessories she wanted me to check out. I cheerfully obliged.
This is based off my old M2 from Brickshelf, with things I learned from making the M1A2 model incorporated into it.
Cocke County(TN) FD Engine 7 is a 2013 Freightliner M2-106/4 Guys pumper. It is equipped with a 1250 gpm pump and carries 1000 gallons of water and 20 gallons of foam. It is diesel-powered with an automatic transmission. Photo taken by Doug Callon of Cove Creek Fire Trucks at the 4-Guys assembly plant.