Australian Carriers
Tony -
You are of course correct as far as the carriers are concerned. Lt Tanks and various other bits & bobs I believe were incorporated. Having said that, do we know how many LP2As etc were left behind in the ME ? Could an AIF numbered veh have been incorporated into the UK system ?
I was very interested to see you say that Rego Books 1 to 4 were solely AIF Nos. What is the no. span therefore ? I was always under the impression that AIF & AMF could be issued side-by-side ? For instance, did the Light Horse Regiments receive AIF numbered vehicles ? Also, if a veh went from an AIF to AMF unit, did the number change to reflect this ? Or had the C System/Hull Numbering come in by then.
I have trawled through any number of the Infantry War Diaries on line, but with very little success in tracking down numbers. The Armoured Regiments have been more forthcoming. Again, thanks to Shane, I do have listings of some Armoured Regiment carriers transfered to either LH or MMG Bns.
I would be delighted to send you what I have if you are interested. Send me your e-mail to mine posted above on my initial request to Jack and I will do so.
Again, many thanks for your insights
Roddy
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