Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. Developed by the Germans during WWII, this type of engineering vehicle made it possible for heavy equipment and tanks to cross small streams. The four photographs show the deployment of the system.
Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. The four photographs show the deployment of the system. The final photo in series showing the bridge in its extended position.
Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. The four photographs show the deployment of the system.
Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. The four photographs show the deployment of the system.
Display of the M-29 81mm light infantry mortar. Developed in 1952 and was in service through the early 1980s. Cadet in civilian clothes is receiving instruction from Ft. Lewis soldier.
The US Army stock photograph is annotated on the reverse in blue carbon typing by the photographer, Sp4 William L. Durfee of the 124th Signal Battalion. "Stc Calvin Havens, Mess Sgt. Hq. Co. 12th Inf 1st Battle Group, 4th Infantry Div Fort Lewis Washington, explains to (L-to-R) Cadet Roger Stubbs, Cadet Maj. Roger Johnson, Cadet Rod commons and Cadet Col. Dell Ball the duties of a mess Sgt."
Two cadets (OSU ROTC) viewing the bore of a 155mm "Long Tom" Heavy Artillery piece on display at Ft. Lewis Washington. Photo is marked in pencil on reverse with "Oregon State", probably indicating the cadets are OSU ROTC. Stock publicity photograph, probably intended for an OSU publication.
Oregon State College ROTC cadet, Doug Hirts, receives briefing on operation of the M-41 Walker Bulldog Tank at Ft. Lewis exercise in April 1960. Photograph by Pfc Joseph J. Brown, Photographic Facility, US Army Garrison, Ft. Lewis, Washington.
Display of US Army mobile artillery. The M56 Scorpion was an unarmored American self-propelled anti-tank gun, which featured a 90mm M54 gun with a simple blast shield, and unprotected crew compartment. It was meant to be transported by helicopter or by air drop.
