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M42 twin 40mm SPAAG Elkton, MD
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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:02 pm Post subject: M42 twin 40mm SPAAG Elkton, MD
I went through Elkton, MD today saw the M42 had a new paint job. Rick Note that the original Registration number is shown in photo 220, 12H347. Last edited by Rick_Eshleman on Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:46 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:06 pm Post subject: Re: M42 twin 40mm SPAAG Elkton, MD
The reg. number was 4A16621, not sure if they just made it up? Also, new paint hides any form of serial numbers.

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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 3:12 pm Post subject: Re: M42 twin 40mm SPAAG Elkton, MD
Did it hide the numbers on the modification plate all M42s seem to have? I may have some pictures from years ago. My wife is from Elkton but haven't been back up there recently. _________________ Bob Smart (bsmart@xecu.net)

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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: M42 twin 40mm SPAAG Elkton, MD
Bob, Where's the modification plate located? I go through Elkton occasionally, to get to Lancaster or York, PA to visit family. Can check for the plate in the next few months. Rick

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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 12:32 pm
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It is usually on the rear hull. I think Left side. It is a sheet metal plate with ID numbers at the top and a series of squares with numbers stamped in. I've always thought that it was a way of tracking modifications to the vehicle. I think M-41s have the plate also. It has been a while since I've actually looked at one so I can't remember the details. I'm pretty sure the Elkton M-42 has one. There is another M-42 in the area. It is at a VFW or American Legion up near Christiana. I took pictures oif it years ago.

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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: M42 twin 40mm SPAAG Elkton, MD
Bob, Next time I pass through Elkton, MD will check for the hull plate. I used to work in maintenance near the VFW in Christiana where the other M42 is at. Went by it after my operation this spring at Christiana Hospital. I have photos of that one, still have to find the plate on it too. Rick

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Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:00 am Post subject: Re: M42 twin 40mm SPAAG Elkton, MD
Is there an M-42 at the Del NG base nearRehoboth Beach? I seem to remember seeing one as I drove by but never had a chance to see if I could get a closer look _________________ Bob Smart (bsmart@xecu.net)

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Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:04 am Post subject: Re: M42 twin 40mm SPAAG Elkton, MD
There's a M42 at Bethany Beach DE National Guard base, and a 'copter, both behind fence, but can be seen and photo'd from Route 1.

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Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: M42 twin 40mm SPAAG Elkton, MD
A few more M42 monuments. 2230 Carlisle, PA. 220 original paint Elkton, MD. 214 Christiana, DE.

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