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Originally Posted by David_Hayward
There is of course a photo of a F[?].15 in Dr Gregg's book when it mentions that they were obsolete.
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Ah yes, that one - see quote from
CMPs first used in action: June 1940, France below. While its census number CZ 4204396 denotes overseas service, this picture was most likely taken in the UK (possibly at Borden, Hampshire). But according to the vehicle data book which was reproduced in Gregg's book, by 1944 4x2 trucks were no longer used in operatonal commands, but limited numbers were used in the UK as general purpose load carrier for supplies and stores by CRU or other base units.
Hanno
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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra
David, I think this could even be an actual example of that batch. The countryside in the background looks like it could be in the UK, but there are not enough clues to be sure of that.
However, its census number CZ 4204396 implies overseas service. Do have have a list of the census numbers that were applied by the CMD?
Also note that the paintwork is weathered (especially on the roof) and the left front fender is somewhat battered. So it must have been in use for some time, possibly as a runabout / barracks hack. A truck looking like this when assigned to an active unit would certainly not pass inspection by the RSM.
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