The terms beetleback and monkey face to describe the FAT and Cab 12 originated many, many years ago as an easy way to differentiate the types. They were terms used by Aust veterans, so I think being critical of the AWM staff member who used the terms in the entry is unwarranted. Personally, I would not have used them: 'Tractor Field Artillery (Cdn)' would have been enough.
I've not heard that the shape was associated with decontamination before - perhaps someone could enlighten me?
The tractor's registration number (British and Australian) is known, and the register entry clearly states it was refugee cargo, but I've not heard the term 'distress' applied to such cargoes before.
I think, overall, the entry could be improved. Keith: who made the facebook entry (I don't access face-thingie....)?
Mike
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