M18 Hellcat, siege of Gorazde 1992

M18 Hellcat from AFV Club
➡️Friul tracks,
➡️RB Model barrels (main gun and Browning)
➡️Trakz resin and Italeri plastic wheels
➡️Many, MANY own modifications...
The model represents the real vehicle with very interesting history.
1. This Hellcat was produced during the World War II and maybe took part in combat during this conflict.
2. In 1950s was sold to Yugoslavia and was in service of Yugoslav People's Army
3. In 1992 when war in Bosnia began it was used by Bosnian Serb Army in the area of Foca and Gorazde.
4. 22th of December 1992 - Hellcat was captured by Bosnian Muslims.
5. Few days later Serbs re-captured the Hellcat
6. For next 2-3 years it was continously in service of Bosnian Serb Army, for example near Gorazde in 1994.
7. After the war a British military trader bought this Hellcat and brought to the England
8. For some time this Hellcat was in Imperial Museum in Duxford
9. Then it was sold to another military collector and now it is probably restored and can be seen during many historical events.