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New at the Ft Bliss Museum M113A3 APC!
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Roy_A_Lingle
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:02 am
Post subject: New at the Ft Bliss Museum M113A3 APC!

Hi Folks!

Another ex-White Sands Missile Range Target. Serial number is: MSJ16423.
This vehicle was running when the Museum received it. It has been setting out in the loading dock/garden shop area with the hatchs open
for a few months. The inside has been trashed sense it first arrived. Hopefully it will get moved inside sooner rather that later.

Spot Report!
Sgt, Scouts Out!

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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:48 am
Post subject: Re: New at the Ft Bliss Museum M113A3 APC!

Hi,

M113A3? Are you sure it isn't an A1? The external fuel tanks on the rear are either missing or it's more likely an A1.

(The best way to tell for sure is a quick look at the interior. Fuel tank and battery box on either side of the door mean it's an A1, and sliding spall panels or the tracks for them would indicate an A3. Or you could check the data plate!)

C

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Roy_A_Lingle
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:20 am
Post subject: Re: New at the Ft Bliss Museum M113A3 APC!

Hi Chuck! Hi Folks!

- C_Sherman

Hi,
M113A3? Are you sure it isn't an A1? The external fuel tanks on the rear are either missing or it's more likely an A1.
C

Good catch Chuck! It's an A2 per the data plate! Forgot to look at my notes and posted that of the top of my head.

That was an alartness check! You pass the test!
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