M3A1 White Scout Car

The US started development of a 4x4 Scout Car in the in mid thirties resulting in the M3 in 1937 of which 60 of this earlier body style were produced, culminating in the White built M3A1 which would continue in production until 1944 with nearly 21,000 built. Fitted with bullet proof tyres, they first saw action in 1942 during the Japananese invasion of the Philippines, they were later deployed by the US Army in North Africa and Sicily before being replaced by the M8 Greyhound in 1943. Supplied in large numbers under Lend Lease to Britain, they in turn supplied them to the Polish, Czech and Belgian units fighting with the Allies in NW Europe and to the 4th. New Zealand Brigade in Italy. Although the British never used the M3A1 Scout Car in its intended role. preffering armoured cars for scout work, they did use them as Command vehicles, Artillery Observer vehicles, Ambulances, REME, etc., although the Free French did deploy them as Scout Cars until they received the M8 Greyhound. Other countries supplied under Lend Lease ans saw service in WWII were the Soviet Union and Nationalist China. A full tilt cover is available as ACC.82  -20% Details   Ref US120 Price: £20.99 Options   Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Add to cart          Add to wish list

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