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Picture shows a red hot Bren gun carrier track links being hardened to withstand
Picture shows a red hot Bren gun carrier track links being hardened to withstand the constant wear.
The Universal Carrier, also known as the Bren Gun Carrier and sometimes simply the Bren Carrier from the light machine gun armament, is a common name describing a family of light armoured tracked vehicles built by Vickers-Armstrongs and other companies.
The first carriers - the Bren Carrier and the Scout Carrier with specific roles - entered service before the war, but a single improved design that could replace these, the Universal, was introduced in 1940.
The vehicle was used widely by British Commonwealth forces during the Second World War. Universal Carriers were usually used for transporting personnel and equipment, mostly support weapons, or as machine gun platforms. With some 113, 000 built by 1960 in the United Kingdom and abroad, it is the most produced armoured fighting vehicle in history.
***note to editor - some paint on this picture***
Picture taken 20th April 1940
Derby Eveing Telegraph
Mirrorpix
Derby
Derbyshire
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -271
Media ID 21880334
© Mirrorpix
1940 Defence Derbyshire Heat Home Guard Weapons Furness War And Conflict Weaponry
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This print captures the intense process of hardening red hot Bren gun carrier track links, ensuring their durability against constant wear. The Universal Carrier, also known as the Bren Gun Carrier, was a versatile and widely used light armoured tracked vehicle during World War II. Manufactured by Vickers-Armstrongs and other companies, this family of vehicles played a crucial role in British Commonwealth forces. Before the war began, specific carriers like the Bren Carrier and Scout Carrier were already in service. However, in 1940, an improved design called the Universal was introduced to replace them. These carriers served various purposes such as transporting personnel and equipment or acting as machine gun platforms for support weapons. With over 113,000 units produced by 1960 both domestically and internationally, the Universal Carrier holds the distinction of being history's most prolific armoured fighting vehicle. This particular image showcases not only its significance but also reveals a touch of paint on its surface—a reminder that even amidst wartime production pressures, attention to detail remained important. Taken on April 20th, 1940 by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints collection; this photograph provides us with a glimpse into an era defined by innovation and resilience. It serves as a testament to the ingenuity behind manufacturing these essential war machines while highlighting their enduring impact on military operations during one of humanity's darkest chapters.
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