Sherman Firefly

Model comes in 4 parts; Hull, Turret & Tracks

The Firefly was based on the American Sherman M4 but used by the British and some Commonwealth nations. It was fitted with the 3-inch British 17-pounder anti-tank gun. It was a 35 tonner with four crew (commander, gunner, loader/radio operator and driver).

Around 2,200 were produced. It seems that “Firefly” was not an official term but used because of the bright muzzle flash of the main gun.

The Firefly was designated as “1C”, “1C Hybrid” or “VC”; the British added a “C” to tanks equipped with the 17-pounder.This version was introduced in 1944 in time for the Normandy landings.

It was operated by the British, Canada, Czechoslovakia, New Zealand, Poland and South Africa.