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Full hull model

Scale: 1:24. Builder's full hull model of 'LCM 394' (1943), a tank landing craft. Model is decked and equipped. The name 'LCM 394' is on the port and starboard bows and stern. Plaques inscribed '40' B.P. x 13'6" beam', 'L.C.M.(mark 1) built by D Badcock (Marine) Ltd Engine installation by Stephens, Smith & Co. Ltd. for H.M. Admiralty Completed: - M.L.C.39 M.L.C.40 M.L.C.41 M.L.C.42 L.C.M.179 L.C.M.180 L.C.M.181 L.C.M.182 L.C.M.183 L.C.M.184 L.C.M.389 L.C.M.390 L.C.M.391 L.C.M.392 L.C.M.393 L.C.M.394 L.C.M.395 L.C.M.396 Scale 1/2in to 1ft' and 'Bassett-Lowke Ltd Model engineers Northampton London and Manchester'.

Landing craft were used primarily to transport and deploy soldiers, equipment, veh...

c. 1943
Wood, organic: cotton, metal: brass, metal, synthetic: plastic, paint
444.0 x 783.0 x 374.0 mm
SLR2536
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