Identification assistance. Is this a F15A?

[dcrfan]

The RNZAF Museum recently started uploading their photographic collection. While I was aware the RNZAF was a wide user of C8 in WW2 Pacific this photo and vehicle type was new to me in NZ/RNZAF service. I believe it is F15A but is it a No 11 or No 12 cab?


PR1438.t5e97619e.m600.xN9z-R01C by tankienz, on Flickr


http://redirect.viglink.com/?key=71f...R1438.jpg.info

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

It's a 1941 Chev 15cwt, 12 cab with a 2B1 steel body.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by dcrfan

While I was aware the RNZAF was a wide user of C8 in WW2 Pacific ......

The C8 is a 2wd 8cwt Chev, but this is not the type used widely by NZ. NZ Army and RNZAF used the C8AX, a 4wd GS truck.

this photo and vehicle type was new to me in NZ/RNZAF service. I believe it is F15A but is it a No 11 or No 12 cab?

PR1438.t5e97619e.m600.xN9z-R01C

It is indeed a 15cwt 4wd, but the front diff is a Chev type. While some early Ford F15A 11 Cabs did use Chev axles, this is actually a Chev 12 Cab C15A.