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Originally posted by Lang
I do not know what this probably underpowered 4 cylinder British vehicle is, waiting to pick up an Australian 25 pounder in Syria 1941. At least that is what the caption says. I can't believe these vehicles were used as gun tractors. More than likely the Australian Marmon-Herringtons are out of shot and the British convoy is just driving past the Australian gun position.
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Hi Lang,
This British vehicle is a 6-cyl. Humber Snipe based truck, 8 cwt FFW, I am sure they did not have a hitch on and would not have been a suitable towing vehicle. The photographers caption leaves a lot to be desire!
By the way, good luck on your trip, must be near the start time now.
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Last edited by Richard Farrant; 28-04-07 at 22:27.
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