Markings: “Colbert”, France 1944 – Model by Clayton Ockerby
Produced by the Ford Motor Company, the M8 (or Greyhound as it became known) was a 6 wheeled armoured car used during WW2. The vehicle was used by United States and British troops, first seeing action in 1943.
The M8 was fitted with a 37 mm M6 gun as well as a 7.62 mm Browning machine gun.
It’s mobility became it’s greatest asset however it’s light armour was susceptible to anti-tank mines. Hence many crews would stack sandbags over the vehicle to help defend against any such attack.
Many Third World countries still operate this vehicle to this day.
