Up in the air
12th August 1993, Page 20
12th August 1993
Page 20
Page 20, 12th August 1993
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aymond Selkirk of the Northern Archaeology Group sent the Hawk a picture of this apparently levitating armoured car, used so successfully during the war to simply puzzle the enemy Among many strange features the vehicle was unique in that it boasted concrete armour and had a pillbox on the back. Named the Bison, it was intended for duties such as airfield defence should the Germans have invaded Britain. This armoured fighting vehicleAFV—was based on a number of commercial vehicle chassis.
The model pictured dates back to 1940 and was found lying with a broken back in a swamp at Acklington aerodrome. Based on a Leyland lorry it can now be seen at RAF Regiment Museum, Catterick. According to Raymond it is the last surviving model.