Sargent York. 40MM Anti-Aircraft Weapons “Experimental”
Close up
Posted by: notsofancynancy | February 2, 2013
Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique #2
Posted in Daily Ramblings, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tags: Army, desert, historical, Military, photo, photograph, Post a day, postaday, Sargent York, tank, Weekly Photo Challenge, Yuma Proving Grounds
I know I shouldn’t but I really do love these. Why do I end up liking machines of war?
By: Long Life Cats and Dogs on February 2, 2013
at 8:39 am
I totally agree. Like a guilty pleasure. I think it’s the power in them, because I also love trains. Maybe it’s the history, the men who drove them, the stories they tell, or something.
By: Katie on February 2, 2013
at 9:43 am
Nope, can’t even say it’s anything vaguely lovely like the thought of the men who drove them. I just love the machines. The tanks, jets, helicopters, etc.
I think you’re right about the power bit, as I’m also a bit of a truck, tractor, etc fan.
By: Long Life Cats and Dogs on February 2, 2013
at 10:36 pm
Powerful.
By: Katie on February 2, 2013
at 9:40 am
Agreed!
By: notsofancynancy on February 2, 2013
at 10:13 am
I’m sure you researched this experimental tank so I won’t go into it…but it is a rare piece of machinery, I believe. And the life story of the real Sgt. York after his rise to fame was a bit sad…
By: Mustang.Koji on February 2, 2013
at 10:21 pm
I did not think to research it..hahaha Since it was “unique” I though it was a secret! lol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M247_Sergeant_York
Now I am off to read about Sgt York!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_York
By: notsofancynancy on February 3, 2013
at 11:17 am
It looks awesome. Looks like it could really do some damage.
By: gpcox on February 3, 2013
at 2:17 am
Yes it most certainly does!
By: notsofancynancy on February 3, 2013
at 11:24 am