GM Otter with the RAF Regt in India / Burma in WW2
James Gosling's thread reminded me that my father in law drove a GM Otter with the RAF Regt in Burma during the war (in addition to other CMP trucks) and from his recollection his Otter had twin Brownings in the turret (either 0.30 or 0.50 - he could not remember). Has anyone seen a photo of such vehicles in the Far East in use with the RAFR, as I have never been able to find one?
His vehicle was, as he remembers, olive drab all over without any disruptive camouflage - to which a pair of girls legs in stockings was painted on the near side front hull beside the side door. At one time two Japanese sculls were also fixed to each of the front fenders!
I know my father in law was with 2966 Sqn RAF Regiment but I did not think this unit had armoured vehicles so perhaps he served with another unit prior to 2966.
Larry Hayward
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Larry Hayward
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