72nd Independent Infantry Brigade

On 16th February 1943, 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade trained in Co. Down using a raft of iron and waterproofing to cross Kernan Lough carrying vehicles.

72nd Independent Infantry Brigade

British Army

Soldiers of 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade, British Army construct a raft using an iron frame and a waterproof lorry cover at Corbet Lough near Banbridge, Co. Down. The new style of water-crossing enabled soldiers to transport a 30 CWT lorry, a Jeep, and an Anti-Tank Gun. — ©IWM H 27271 Info

Soldiers of 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade, British Army construct a raft using an iron frame and a waterproof lorry cover at Corbet Lough near Banbridge, Co. Down. The new style of water-crossing enabled soldiers to transport a 30 CWT lorry, a Jeep, and an Anti-Tank Gun. — ©IWM H 27272 Info

Soldiers of 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade, British Army construct a raft using an iron frame and a waterproof lorry cover at Corbet Lough near Banbridge, Co. Down. The new style of water-crossing enabled soldiers to transport a 30 CWT lorry, a Jeep, and an Anti-Tank Gun. — ©IWM H 27273 Info

Soldiers of 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade, British Army construct a raft using an iron frame and a waterproof lorry cover at Corbet Lough near Banbridge, Co. Down. The new style of water-crossing enabled soldiers to transport a 30 CWT lorry, a Jeep, and an Anti-Tank Gun. — ©IWM H 27274 Info

Soldiers of 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade, British Army construct a raft using an iron frame and a waterproof lorry cover at Corbet Lough near Banbridge, Co. Down. The new style of water-crossing enabled soldiers to transport a 30 CWT lorry, a Jeep, and an Anti-Tank Gun. — ©IWM H 27275 Info

Soldiers of 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade, British Army construct a raft using an iron frame and a waterproof lorry cover at Corbet Lough near Banbridge, Co. Down. The new style of water-crossing enabled soldiers to transport a 30 CWT lorry, a Jeep, and an Anti-Tank Gun. — ©IWM H 27276 Info

Soldiers of 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade, British Army construct a raft using an iron frame and a waterproof lorry cover at Corbet Lough near Banbridge, Co. Down. The new style of water-crossing enabled soldiers to transport a 30 CWT lorry, a Jeep, and an Anti-Tank Gun. — ©IWM H 27277 Info

Soldiers of 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade, British Army construct a raft using an iron frame and a waterproof lorry cover at Corbet Lough near Banbridge, Co. Down. The new style of water-crossing enabled soldiers to transport a 30 CWT lorry, a Jeep, and an Anti-Tank Gun. — ©IWM H 27278 Info

Soldiers of 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade, British Army construct a raft using an iron frame and a waterproof lorry cover at Corbet Lough near Banbridge, Co. Down. The new style of water-crossing enabled soldiers to transport a 30 CWT lorry, a Jeep, and an Anti-Tank Gun. — ©IWM H 27279 Info

Soldiers of 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade, British Army construct a raft using an iron frame and a waterproof lorry cover at Corbet Lough near Banbridge, Co. Down. The new style of water-crossing enabled soldiers to transport a 30 CWT lorry, a Jeep, and an Anti-Tank Gun. — ©IWM H 27280 Info

Soldiers of 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade, British Army construct a raft using an iron frame and a waterproof lorry cover at Corbet Lough near Banbridge, Co. Down. The new style of water-crossing enabled soldiers to transport a 30 CWT lorry, a Jeep, and an Anti-Tank Gun. — ©IWM H 27281 Info