Mk 5 or as it is otherwise known F1, Wrecker (Recovery)
This vehicle is the Recovery version of the AACO Mk 5 or F1 6 x 6. It is capable of recovering the 4 x 4 GS version laden at a gross weight of 8 tons or 6 x 6 all variants.
It is fitted with Holmes Wrecking gear as was fitted to the Diamond T wreckers of WW2.
This vehicle belongs to John "Dinga" Belfield of the Melbourne Tank Museum in Victoria, Australia.
The camouflage paint livery on this truck is the modern scheme for the Australian Army even though it is on a vehicle that probably dates from the late 1970's. These vehicles are still retained by some units of the Australian Army due to their reliability of service.
It is believed that this vehicle had recently been purchased by John from the Army disposal auctions.
Last edited by jpduvey; 25-05-03 at 19:36.
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