(D. Kibbey photo)
| M551 of ‘G’ Trp.,
2/11th ACR on one of its periodic stops at Fire Support Base "Fiddler’s Green".
Such stopovers permitted rest, more extensive re-supply and maintenance, such as
can be seen being performed here. Notice the extensive supply of 7.62 and .50
cal ammo boxes in the turret bustle. The driver has supplemented his protection
with sandbags on the front glacis, and very likely on the hull floor as well. In
the background can be seen an M577 Cmd. vehicle, an M113 ACAV (possibly a
"thumper" track from the supplemental flotation gear) and several M109 155 SP
guns of Howitzer Battery, 2/11th ACR. (D. Kibbey photo) |
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