Museum announces newest exhibit

The Franklin Sousley Museum at Military Adventure Camp announces its newest exhibit—a M56 Scorpian, an unarmored American self-propelled anti-tank gun, which features a 90mm M54 gun with a simple blast shield and unprotected crew compartment. It was meant to be transported by helicopter or by air drop and was used by U.S. Airborne Forces in the Vietnam Conflict.

The M56 saw combat service with U.S. forces in the Vietnam War. It was deployed

with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, which was the only Airborne Brigade deployed with the M56, where it was used mainly in a direct fire-support role. Its function as an air portable, self-propelled, anti-tank vehicle was eventually replaced in Vietnam by the troubled but effective M551 Sheridan which had a fully armored turret.

Everyone is welcome to come see the Scorpian and to visit the Franklin Sousley Museum.