15cm Nebelwerfer 41 – Germany’s Rocket Launcher (Part II)
The development history of 15 cm Nebelwerfer 41 (15 cm Nb.W. 41), that is part of the collection at the Weald Foundation, was described in Part I. How the…
March 24, 2025
The development history of 15 cm Nebelwerfer 41 (15 cm Nb.W. 41), that is part of the collection at the Weald Foundation, was described in Part I. How the…
Military vehicles, especially fighting armoured vehicles, have equipment that is essential to their operation and the support of the crew. The Australian M.G. Carrier L.P.…
The Weald Foundation is possibly best known for its very extensive collection of restored and running historic military vehicles. However, we also have a supplementary…
The Australian M.G. Carrier L.P. No.1 had a troubled start, although the project was envisioned as early as 1938, vehicle production did not commence until…
To protect the German war effort the Oberkommando des Heeres (O.K.H) – Chef der Heeresrüstung und Befehlshaber des Ersatzheeres (High Command of the Army– Chief…
What is often not realised is that each time the Weald Foundation demonstrates our ‘Jagdpanther 411‘ by driving, we must perform significant maintenance and preparation.…
As Weald Foundation Members will know, our restoration project has been progressing quite steadily. Some even say a bit faster than usual. This is mainly…
While undertaking background research for the Foundations leichter Lastkraftwagen (light truck) better known as the Einheitsdiesel we noticed that many period photographs of German heavy…
The Weald Foundation is proud to invite its members to an exclusive online event on Zoom with WWII P-51 Mustang fighter pilot, Colonel Joe Peterburs,…
In this Inside Track article, Weald Foundation members may compare difficulties encountered in completely different areas of the world and the reaction of the Military…
During the Second World War, the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) was deployed to several theatres of war, including North Africa and Middle East (1940-1942), Greece…
One of the key research topics regarding our Australian M.G. Local Pattern No.1 was the radiator. When Hull No.76 arrived at the Foundation’s workshop, it…
In October 1935, the Australian Department of Defence drafted a three-year plan to order equipment deemed necessary to procure sample Vickers Light Dragons and M.G.…
In the Inside Track article Infanterie-Karren If.8 (Infantry cart) Part 1 we compared the basic function and similarity between the Infantry carts of the U.S.…
Ever since World War I most armies provided some form of hand cart to help infantry move personal equipment, ammunition, and other weighty weapons such…
Over the past few months, we have received numerous enquiries about the vehicles the Weald Foundation has restored and the projects that lie ahead. Below…
The Kleines Kettenkraftrad (Sd.Kfz.2) Typ HK 101 is most commonly associated with N.S.U. the development company and the main assembly firm. Kleines Kettenkraftrad (Sd.Kfz.2) Typ…
Development and production of the m.P.K.W Horch 901 Typ 40 (1940 to 1942) The variants of the m.P.K.W Horch 901 and Horch 901 Typ40. In…
The Weald Foundation is delighted to announce the generous donation we have received from the Helfrich Family, made in honour of Michael Gibb, Trustee and…
Season’s Greetings from the Weald Foundation! We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our Members, Volunteers, Donors, and Supporters for your unwavering support…
mittlerer Geländegängiger Personenkraftwagen Kfz.21 Horch 901 Typ 40 Kabriolett-Aufbau Development and production of the m.P.K.W Horch 901 Typ 40 (1940 to 1942) The second model,…