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Old 23-03-11, 18:43
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The Royal Marines still use four of these vehicles for training purposes at 11 (Amphibious Trials and Training)Squadron, 1 Assault Group Royal Marines at Instow North Devon. The DUKWs are used for safety to allow the training of all ranks to undertake Drills for boat work for the landing craft ranks and the drivers undertaking wading drills from the LCU (Landing Craft Utility
This RN-registered Duck was photographed ('shot' ) at Portsmouth Naval Base (HMS Nelson) in 1956 I think, at a round of Lorry Driver of the Year.
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