Keith, Nothing had changed by 1965 when I reported to my first posting. HQ.3rd Div Transport Platoon, Melbourne. I walked in and was handed my full Army licence. I had only ever drive around a farm paddock and I was told to drive a Chev C60L out to Broadmeadows to return to their fleet out there. This was one of the few Blitz's still in service I believe. I got there without mishap but the gears were pretty polished by the time I arrived. I never had to undergo a driving test at ever.
Rick
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1916 Albion A10
1942 White Scoutcar
1940 Chev Staff Car
1940 F30S Cab11
1940 Chev WA LRDG "Te Hai"
1941 F60L Cab12
1943 Ford Lynx
1942 Bren Gun Carrier VR no.2250
Humber FV1601A
Saracen Mk1(?)
25pdr. 1940 Weir No.266
25pdr. Australian Short No.185 (?)
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