(D. Kibbey photo)
| The M551 as
Vietnam-era "art". This is a black-light poster in the author’s personal
collection from approximately 1972. Prescient in its list of venues, Panama
(where M551’s saw service with the 82nd Abn.) and Afghanistan are mentioned,
among other places. The message is intended as a double-entendre, but the poster
has undeniable appeal. Clearly based on a photograph (and an ‘E’ troop, 2/11th
ACR vehicle, at that!) no casual artist would have thought to specify an actual
serving unit at troop level, complete with ‘mermite’ can, C-ration box, and
other paraphernalia of combat in such detail. (D. Kibbey photo) |
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