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Originally Posted by Tony Smith
Cliff, get yourself a copy of Alan Smith's book (Top bloke, obviously no relation  !) "Convoy's up the track". He talks about his service in the NT transport companies during WW2. Trucks used were Ford, Chev, Inter, and GMC. |
Have now found that Chev Maple Leaf trucks were also used!
This vehicle turned up in a new acquisition by a museum nearby. It's a Holden bodied Canadian Maple Leaf truck with definate North-South track convoy history. It's in excellent condition with no rust or dents, although much of the paint on the bonnet has dissapeared, leaving only a faint trace of it's ARN, 421xxx. All original tyres are still there (with D^D burnt into the sidewalls), and it runs like new (fuel is gravity fed from a 20lt Kero drum
). Tac sign markings for the 12th Div are plainly visible, and I'm working on the Unit ID. Likely candidates are 121, 122, or 148 General Transport Companies, AASC.