Scammell Pioneer R100 Buccaneer

Scammell Pioneer R100 BuccaneerThe Scammell Pioneer was a British 6x4 tractor used in the Second World War as an artillery tractor, recovery vehicle and tank transporter. Pioneers purchased by the British Army were equipped with a 102 bhp Gardner 6 cylinder diesel engine. The Pioneer R100 heavy artillery tractor was introduced in 1935 and used throughout WWII to tow medium and heavy artillery guns. 980 Pioneer R100 heavy artillery tractors were delivered by the end of the war. R100

Radar unit traversable and elevatable

and an infantryman pointing out a target to the gunner

vehicle of 1959

Irish Army

Sea Hurricane Mk IIc - 835 Squadron

Representing a significant advancement in aviation technology compared to the biplane fighters which were still in widespread service during the mid 1930s

Stewart “Bomb” Finney

Named after the English Civil War leader Oliver Cromwell

with Squadron Leader Joseph Berry proving to be the most proficient at this work

The cab was removed for a lower profile

Aerodynamically optimised to hug the road at great speeds

rising to 10 HP in 1930 without modification before being brought back down to 9 HP in 1931