DAIMLER FERRET MK2 1954, 1954

Daimler Ferret Mk2 1954 Armoured Car or Scout Car of 1949 started service in 1952 until 1991. A total of 4,409 were made between 1952 and 1971when production ceased. According to the US Military 20 National Armies were using the Ferret in 1996. The Mk2 with the addition of a revolving turret contained a Browning machine gun M1919, heavy armour protected the two occupants from light invasion, and the vehicle was powered by a Daimler 4250cc engine and four-wheel drive. Inside the vehicle is fitted a C42 Wireless set with a full compliment of cable harness and headsets. See item A1631, and fitted inside the Land Rover item A1634. A Browning machine gun barrel is mounted in the turret but the bulk of the gun is missing. Together with Grenade storage boxes first aid kit and spare periscope.

A1671