Monday, December 23, 2013

The Wahner E. Brooks Historical Exhibit at the US Army Yuma Proving Ground





There is a Heritage Center
on the grounds of the US Army
Yuma Proving Ground











The Heritage Center is
closed right now.







A mile or so up the road is the Wahner E. Brooks Historical Exhibit of items tested at the Yuma Proving Ground from World War II to the present.  






There's an assortment of
Howitzers.












Most are set up for
towing.











This M107 175 MM Howitzer
is self-propelled.











Honest John Rocket











Used in Vietnam
















Sergeant York 40MM 
Antiaircraft
Weapons System

This is an experimental
weapons system.









Used in World War II










Recovery Vehicle
Used in the Korean War










Used in the Korean War






M728 Combat Engineer
Vehicle
Used in Vietnam, Desert
Storm, Saudi Arabia



Used in Vietnam & Saudi Arabia









Used in Vietnam &
Saudi Arabia





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