M56 Scorpion at Veterans Park in Auburn WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member mnerv
N 47° 18.707 W 122° 13.434
10T E 558659 N 5240105
47.311793, -122.223937
Waymark Code: WM13EHY
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 11/23/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 3

Patriotic Display at Veterans Park in Auburn WA. M56 Scorpion is not a armored vehicle. It is a lightweight self propelled 90mm gun designed to be air transportable to support Airborne and light infantry forces. Was intended to provide protection against enemy tanks. Was used by the countries of Spain and Morocco. Had a short service life and is little known today.
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Open to public. City park, City of Auburn.


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