hi,
I was wondering if it would be possible for 8cwt Fords F8, Chevrolets C8 and also the British counterparts, Humber, Morris Commercial PU and Ford WOC to still be in active service in 1944?
Any ideas if any of them made the big jump to Normandy?
I have previously discussed this matter with the REME museum in Great-Britain (concerning the Morris PU) and they told me that the 8 cwt class became obsolete when more and more 15 cwt trucks were produced. They told me that the 8cwt trucks were than used for training purposes in GB and most of them were worn out by 1944.
But, I saw a picture some days ago, which was taken in Port-en-bessin, Normandy, some days after D-day and I think I recognize the rear of a FFW 8cwt body.
Has anyone got any ideas? Did the Canadians still continue to use their 8 cwt trucks when the British put their own 8 cwt's on a side track?
Alex van de Wetering
source:
www.wingsandwheels.be