Thanks for posting the pics Hanno
The source of the photos is
Quote:
"Special Ford Mechanised War Vehicles"
Presented by Ford Motor Company of New Zealand Limited
Presented to Group Captain A. De T.Neville CBE 12 Feb 1941
Letter in side the folder reads
Gentleman
This binder comprises photographs of specially developed Military Vehicles produced for Great Britain and Empire countries by the Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd
Signed
Managing Director
Ford Motor Company of New Zealand Limited
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Basically the folder has approx 100 production type photos either taken in Canada or New Zealand showing 11 and 12 pattern CMPs, The Rear engined Wheeled Carrier Chassis, The Marmon 6x6, The New Zealand built 1 ton Ford "Beaverette" Armoured Car, Universal Carrier and Modified Conventional 2 wheel drive trucks.
It also shows assembly photos , rolling chassis, partially assembled trucks, various assys winch etc
As well as the New Zealand 6x6 Marmon it also shows an RCAF La France equipped 6x6 Marmon
Dave
1941 3" Mortar Carrier
1941 Ford F30 LRDG Replica
1942 Ford F15A
1942 NZ Pattern Wheeled Carrier