Correction Appended. Earl Hindman, the actor known to millions as the odd neighbor barely seen as he peeks over the backyard fence in the long-running television situation comedy ''Home Improvement,'' died yesterday at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut.A Stamford resident, he was 61.efore ''Home Improvement,'' he was Detective Lt. Bob Reid for 16 years on the ABC daytime drama ''Ryan's Hope,'' until it ended its run in 1989. Earl Hindman was born in Bisbee, Ariz., and started acting in high school. He studied it at the University of Arizona in Tucson before setting out for New York.
M4A3E8 Furyâsergeant Wardaddy's tank from the movie Fury. A British version of the American M4 Sherman tank, developed in early 1944. It differed from the U.S. version by having a more powerful 17-pounder gun, different placement of the radio and ammunition, no bow gun, and no driver's assistant position.
The Challenger 2 main battle tank was developed as a private venture to replace the previous Chieftain MBT in service with British Army. It is a further development of the Challenger 1 MBT. The new main battle tank is significantly more capable than its predecessor. It entered service with the British Army in 1994. Currently the Challenger 2 is in service with United Kingdom (386) and Oman (38). It is one of the most protected tanks in the world. This main battle tank provides a very high level of protection against direct fire weapons. The Challenger 2 features Chobham composite armor of the second generation, which gives better protection with less weight. Tank's turret was also redesigned.