Today in WW II: 21 May 1942 Sinking of the Mexican tanker Faja de Oro by German submarine U-160, off Key West, precipitates Mexican declaration of war against Nazi Germany.

Crane, Wheel Mounted, 5 ton, Model H446 and H446A

The air transportable "Crane, Wheel Mounted, 5 ton" was produced by Hanson Manufacturing Co. in the late 1960s through mid-1970s. It was powered by a Detroit Diesel engine, and had a boom length of 25 feet.

Crane, Wheel Mounted, 5 ton, Model H446A. Photo: Government Liquidation.com

Crane, Wheel Mounted, 5 ton, Model H446. Photo: Government Liquidation.com

Crane, Wheel Mounted, 5 ton, Model H446. Interior of operators cab. Photo: Government Liquidation.com