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This is based from my troop carrier and @Peg leg pom's picture and last part about market garden

In mid 1941 with the success of the vanguard I&II troop carrier and bishop in combat, a shelved literally on paper proposal is brought forwards which brings both interest and disdain the an airborne tank using the vanguard II which itself is from the now semi obsolete Vickers MK VI light tanks. Tetrarch light tank is in service but by now problems were cropping up poor engine ventilation, thin armour, an inadequate cannon.

The A40 light tank is created and trialled in a matter of months, resembling a vanguard with a turret, to offset the poor armament the A40 is armed with 25 pounder. The first versions of the 'tinker toy' are trialled in Madagascar their cannon proving to useful against strong points and dug in 75mm pieces. In mid 1942 the second version is armed with the six pounder cannon. However all this comes at a price the Hamilcar gliders are cramped by the tank.

Both versions see action in the bold Operation market garden.

NOTE: In this scenario the weather remains clear, there are more transports available.

Could the paratroopers fare now with airborne armour?
How does the presence of tanks change the battle?
How would the Germans react to airborne armour?

Bonus scenario the allies do reach the paratroopers in time.
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