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Old 02-12-07, 19:19
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Some additional facts from W&T magazine no 37:

- An order for the Garner G3 was placed by the War Office in November 39 for 45 units, designated as FATs but with GS bodies and open cabs. WD nos H4649210-254.

- Production at Garner's Park Royal works.

- Specialist drivers were needed

- At some point it was decided to hand the lot to the Turkish Govt.

- War Dept numbers ceased to be used after 23 units

- an ex-emplyee states 53 units produced.

- some still in use in British forces by 1945

- one reported in the Far East.
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