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Unique ID:
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768
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Added to Database:
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April 2009
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Last Edited:
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April 2009
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Type (ID):
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Sexton (8300)
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Model (ID):
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Sexton (8300)
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Location Category (ID):
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Espace Robert Kiln (6027)
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Location (ID):
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Ver-sur-Mer (6027)
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A serial number is barely visible on the rear plate; it could be “16” or similar.
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“S233676” painted on superstructure sides.
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Location History:
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1: Montreal Locomotive Works, Montréal, Quebec, Canada (Sole manufacturer early 1943-end 1945)
2: Espace Robert Kiln, Ver-sur-Mer, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France (Current location)
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A plaque in front of this Sexton reads as follows:
| Canon automoteur “SEXTON ” offert par le Dr Matthew KILN pour honorer la mémoire de son père, le Major Robert KILN et celle des soldat britanniques débarqués sur cette plage. | Sexton self-propelled gun presented by Dr Matthew KILN in memory of his father, Major Robert KILN, and the British troops who landed on this beach. |
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Images - Photographs and NavPix (click to expand or browse)
August 2007
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1: Front left view
Taken: 25 August 2007
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 1296
Added: 25 May 2009
Filename: 57CNV21_...
Views: 203
Select/Has Priority: 4/0
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2: Rear left view
Taken: 25 August 2007
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 1298
Added: 25 May 2009
Filename: 57CNV25_...
Views: 179
Select/Has Priority: 4/0
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