[sth65pac]

Hanno,

You said "So it is a classical case of beg, steal and borrow which is wholly necessary to keep an Army on its feet. " This is not correct.

These vehicles were assigned to units of the US Army. We had our own landrovers. Some Jeeps were 'loaned' to units.

As is the case when operating together with another military force items (sometimes vehicles) exchange. They did not keep the army on its feet, but were an addition as a 'good-will thing'. Uncle Sam was big in Vietnam. No need to account for every last nut and bolt or Jeep, UH-1B, airconditioner or pair of GP Boots, (which you bought in country on the black market).

Also, many 'written off' items were resurrected, and became property of adjoining forces. And some Jeeps ended up in this category. I can recall an aircraft ground power unit being 'property' of another country.. the RAAF number plates were still fitted to the equipment...

There are examples of all of this throughout military history. I can recall 'gifting' some equipment to the New Zealander's to assist in repairs to their equipment! Its just a done thing.

I just want to set the record as straight as possible.

Ian