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Unique ID: 478 Added to Database: September 2008 Last Edited: September 2008 Type (ID): M42 Duster (1112) Model (ID): M42A1 Duster (1113) Location Category (ID): American Legion Community Center (88690) Location (ID): Palmer (88690) Serial Number: Registration: Name: Other Identification: “Bam Bam” insignia. Other painted markings are “IFFV”, “4AW60” and “C212” visible on the lower nose and rear plates. Permanent markings are the numbers “7963805” and “G56” stamped into the left-hand headlamp mounting, the numbers “G36” and “8338083” stamped into the right-hand headlamp mounting, and the numbers “15” and “1587” stamped into a plate on the upper rear hull. Collection Reference: Links: References: Associated Tanks: Location History: (see map) 1: American Car and Foundry Company, Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA (Additional manufacturer April 1952-December 1953) 2: American Legion Community Center, Palmer, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA (Current location) Text in original Preserved American Tanks publication: Type caption here Text in Preserved American Tanks Update: [No entry] Text in original Preserved Tanks In USA publication: This M42A1 Duster is on display outside the Legion post (source: N. Baumgardner). It is mounted on a concrete pad on a corner plot near a small memorial in front of the main building. It appears to be in fairly good condition, although thin metal parts such as the mudguards shows signs of rust, as does the metal cover over the turret intended to keep the worst of the weather out of the normally open-topped vehicle. It is missing a number of components, such as headlamps. The vehicle was provided by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PANG) through the instigation of a Judge Advocate at the post, Peter J. Cochran. His father, a long standing member, had heard that it was possible to apply for a vehicle and so Peter made the request. They were informed they needed to build a suitable base pad, which they did, and eventually the Duster turned up. It was provided at no charge, with the work being done by the PANG as part of a weekend drill. The vehicle was towed off the transporter by a National Guard Hummvee and pulled into position. As delivered the turret was facing straight ahead, so the post members fired up the engine and powered the turret into its current position (facing out from the post towards the road). The vehicle is maintained by a nominated current member of the post who used to be an M42 crewman. [Thanks for this information and their hospitality go to Peter Cochran and Frank Merritt]. The vehicle’s hull was originally a rusty brown colour, and on the nose was painted a picture and the name “Bam Bam”, references to the Flintstones cartoon character Bamm Bamm Rubble. It has since been repainted, but the nose art has been retained; it is signed “E. Kosalko 8/97”. A good walkaround and description of this vehicle, showing it some years ago (before repainting), can be seen on the AFVDB site (see Other Links).

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August 2008 1: Front left view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 541 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010810... Views: 204 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		2: NavPix image containing GPS/Satnav location Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 567 Added: 6 September 2008 Filename: AA_ICN20... Views: 165 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		3: Front view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 550 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010813... Views: 193 Select/Has Priority: 21/0
4: Front right view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 542 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010814... Views: 180 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		5: Right view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 543 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010804... Views: 192 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		6: Rear right view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 544 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010803... Views: 203 Select/Has Priority: 21/0
7: Right view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 545 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010805... Views: 155 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		8: Rear left view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 546 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010802... Views: 189 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		9: Left view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 547 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010806... Views: 181 Select/Has Priority: 21/0
10: Nose art Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 548 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010816... Views: 173 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		11: Nose art signature Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 549 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010817... Views: 193 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		12: Close overview Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 551 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010825... Views: 196 Select/Has Priority: 21/0
13: Overview 1 Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 552 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010824... Views: 200 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		14: Overview 2 Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 553 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010826... Views: 121 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		15: Left-hand number marking overview Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 554 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010819... Views: 176 Select/Has Priority: 21/0
16: Left-hand number marking Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 555 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010818... Views: 167 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		17: Right hand number marking overview Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 556 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010820... Views: 195 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		18: Right-hand number marking Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 557 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010822... Views: 166 Select/Has Priority: 21/0
19: Rear plate marking Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 558 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010827... Views: 178 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		20: Turret rear left view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 559 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010794... Views: 157 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		21: Turret overview Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 560 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010795... Views: 173 Select/Has Priority: 21/0
22: Engine deck Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 561 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010797... Views: 194 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		23: Turret rear left view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 562 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010799... Views: 131 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		24: Turret front right view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 563 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010800... Views: 155 Select/Has Priority: 21/0
25: Turret front left view Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 564 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010801... Views: 168 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		26: Memorial Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 565 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010830... Views: 165 Select/Has Priority: 21/0		27: Legion sign Taken: 13 August 2008 Contributor: T. Larkum Photo ID: 566 Added: 29 August 2008 Filename: P1010832... Views: 171 Select/Has Priority: 21/0

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