The Australian 2-pounder Anti-tank Gun Carrier, also known as 2-pdr Attack Carrier was built on an extended LP2 chassis. The driver had an open-topped compartment that was armoured on the front and sides.

The gun was mounted on an open platform at the rear of the vehicle that allowed the gun to be traversed 360-degrees. The vehicle had a crew of 4: commander, gunner, loader and driver. Testing of the first prototypes began in August and September of 1941.

At the conclusion of successful trials in February/March 1942, an order for 200 of them was placed with the first one being delivered in May 1942. They were built by the Metropolitan Gas Company of Melbourne.

By the time the 2-pounder Anti-tank Gun Carrier came into service, it was already obsolete as the Austratlian Tank Attack unit were being equipped with the British 6pdr gun.

As a result, all of the carriers were kept in Australia and used as training vehicles and equipment for Australian reserve and volunteer units.

To my knowledge none were used in combat by Australian forces in the Pacific, but I wanted to have one in my collection despite this.

This is the last of the Australian Tank Attack Platoon so PROJECT OFFICIALLY ALL DONE!