Universal Carrier Mk II • Tank Museum
- Type
- Universal Carrier
- Version
- Mk II
- Location
- Tank Museum
- Bovington
Dorset BH20 6JG - United Kingdom
Current Condition
Appears excellent - painted in the markings of the Dorsetshire Regiment in 43rd (Wessex) Division
Vehicle History
Built in 1940 by The Sentinel Wagon Company of Shrewsbury, this vehicle finished its working life as a test vehicle at the Military Vehicle Experimental Establishment (MVEE) at Chertsey, Surrey. Fitted with extension arms and flanged wheels it was used to test performance of variable ground pressure in connection with military hovercraft development.
(from Museum website)