The Sherman Firefly was a World War II British variant of the American Sherman tank, fitted with the powerful British 17 pounder anti-tank gun as its main weapon. Originally conceived as a stopgap until future British tank designs came into service, the Sherman Firefly became the most common vehicle with the 17 pounder in World War II. Though the British expected to have their own new tank models developed soon, British Major George Bright championed the already-rejected idea of mounting the 17 pounder in the existing Sherman. With the help of Lieutenant Colonel Witheridge and despite official disapproval, he managed to get the concept accepted. This proved fortuitous, as both the Challenger and Cromwell tank designs experienced difficulties and delays. After the problem of getting the gun to fit in the Sherman's turret was solved, the Firefly was put into production in early 1944, in time to equip Field Marshal Montgomery's forces for the Normandy landings. It soon became highly valued as the only British tank capable of defeating the Panther and Tiger tanks it faced in Normandy at standard combat ranges. In recognition of this, German tank and anti-tank gun crews were instructed to attack Fireflies first. Between 2100 and 2200 were manufactured before production wound down in 1945. Pictured here is a 1:32 scale replica of a British M4A4 Sherman Firefly VC medium tank that was attached to 8th Armoured Brigade then deployed to Normandy, France, during 1944. Comes with a removable Chrysler A57 multi-bank engine.
T**S
Sherman versus Panther
Great Replica! Highly detailed. Very authentic. I bought the Panther too. The difference in size between the Sherman and the Panther makes one realize just how huge some of the German tanks were relative to the Sherman. I'm glad I bought them both.
J**R
Nicely Detailed and Weathered
Very nice display piece with lots of detail, paint is well done with nice weathering that suggests it's sat in the rain and mud on a European battlefield. Only complaint I could have is that the track was off the drive spoke, but it was an easy fix that took no tools.
A**R
Looks great
Nice weathering and detail.
B**A
Detail
This is the second FOV tank I have brought and hope to collect more. The level of detail is fantastic, just as if you have taken the real thing and shrunk it down. I know hardcore model makers can do them better most times,but for an off the shelf collection of model tanks they are hard to beat.
A**R
Love
Ordered this for my boyfriend, he loves tanks! It has just arrived and I’m so happy with it, I know that he will love it! He works on the front line as a paramedic so I ordered it as a surprise for when he gets home from work, I can’t wait to give him it! Delivery was very good also!
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