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Matchbox Collectibles 50th Anniversary Edition, Military Transporter Truck, #97056.  This Series had SIX different diecast models from this release from 2001 and all diecast models from this release series are extremely difficult to find. •  Type of Model:  Pre-Assembled Diecast Model with Smaller Composite Parts •  Year of Release:  2001 •  Approximate Scale Range:  1:87 to 1:100 Scales •  Product Attributes:  Very Good Quality, Detailed, Approximate Scale is a Range between 1:87 to 1:100, and Some of the Diecast Models from this Series are Painted and Some of the Diecast Models from this Series are Diecast Mold Injected with the Dye Color •  Type of Display Base:  Each Diecast Model is Mounted to an Attractive Black Display Base. Brand new, unopened, mint in box condition; PLEASE NOTE that all product packaging and boxes will have some shelf ware and may have minor imperfections like creases, folds, indentions or small tears in the boxes.

About the U.S M35 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Truck: The M35 family of trucks is a long-lived vehicle initially deployed by the United States Army, and subsequently utilized by many nations around the world.  A truck in the 2 1/2 ton weight class, it was one of many vehicles in US military service to have been referred to as the "deuce and a half."  The basic M35 cargo truck can carry 5000 pounds across country or 10,000 pounds over roads.  Trucks in this weight class are considered medium duty by the military and Department of Transportation.  The M35 series formed the basis for a wide range of specialized vehicles.      The M35 started out in 1949 as a design by the REO Motor Car Company.  The first vehicle in the family, the M34, was quickly superseded in military usage by the M35, the major difference being the M35's 10-tire configuration versus the M34's 6-tire "super-singles" configuration.     The M35 family was introduced into the US military to replace the GMC CCKW and M135 families cargo trucks still in service at the time.  The M35 would not completely replace the M135 family until the middle of the 1960s.  However, the M35 would quickly become the dominant truck in its class in the US military, serving with all the services in various capacities.      The M35 series was to be replaced by the Light Medium Tactical Vehicle.  However, many United States National Guard and United States Army Reserve units continued to use them as the new family of vehicles was phased in.  The M35 series was used by United States in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.         Canadian Forces Land Force Command adopted license built versions of the M35 (and M36 variant) in 1982, built in Canada by Bombardier.  As of 2008, the trucks, designated MLVW (Medium Logistics Vehicle, Wheeled) were still in service.  Canadian vehicles featured an automatic transmission, six wheels instead of ten (but still with dual rear axles), and an ether-start for winter operations.  Canada had been investigating a replacement under the Medium Support Vehicle System Project, but no vehicle had been selected.  The MLVW's were initially not deployed with Canadian Forces in Afghanistan because of their lack of armor protection.  An armor kit was subsequently developed leading to a limited deployment of the vehicles.

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