David Eilers

1944 Popular Mechanics Article on Target Jeeps

This April 1944 article from Popular Mechanics explains how target jeeps work. The photo shows a slat grille MB sacrificed for the greater good.

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  1. Kevin Connor
    The movie 'Ariel Gunner' features a similar set up that utilized a railroad track inspection car. The operator was knocked out before the live fire began, necessitating a gallant rescue made possible by a Jeep.

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