Key Information
Reference code
O'CONNOR 5/3/91
Title
Papers relating to the Viper mine clearance device, Nov 1944
Date(s)
- 1944 Nov 21 (Creation)
- 1944 Nov 8 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
5pp
Scope and content
Papers relating to the 5/8" Viper, anti-mine device carried by infantry, including letter from 'Boy' at Land Assault Wing in Orford, Suffolk outlining tests on the Viper, especially against the Schumine. With letter to Evetts, commenting on the Viper, and suggestions for design of armoured infantry carriers. 5pp