M4A1 Sherman Tank "ELOWEE"

"ELLOWEE" was an M4A1 (76mm) early production Sherman Tank, belonging to Co.E, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Division, that took part in the fighting during Operation Cobra, Normandy, July-August 1944. It features a cast hull with the new turret to house the long 76 mm gun, and a special camouflage paint, a pattern of black sprayed over the usual lusterless olive drab. It features also two white Allied star insignia for air recognition, one on the turret roof and one on the engine deck. Stars on the hull front and turret sides were eliminated as they were used as a target by the enemy.

1/72 Dragon Armor Collector Series 60293.

Bought at Diecast.es

Fitted with a hedgerow cutter