looking for British C15TA pics

[phantom16]

hi,

I'm looking for pictures of the C15TA in British service during WW2, is there anybody who can help me?
Many thanks.

regards,

Dennis

[sapper740]

Here's a couple of pics to get you started. I don't know they were in British service as there are no markings.

[sapper740]

Originally posted by sapper740
Here's a couple of pics to get you started. I don't know they were in British service as there are no markings.

It's interesting how they extended the canvas to form a tent. Next pic:

[phantom16]

found one, it's a C15TA used by the Royal Navy and found on British Pathe

http://www.britishpathe.com/stills.p...65969&frame=60

[Hanno Spoelstra]

See some on my web page: http://www.geocities.com/cmpvehicles/c15ta.html

[Keith Webb]

This one is on the AWM database:

ID Number: P05001.025
Place made: Malaya: Perak, Sungei Siput
Physical description: Black & white
Summary: A Canadian manufactured General Motors C15TA armoured truck, with the registration number BB5287, being used by unidentified members of the Malayan Police force in the state of Perak.

[Ian Fawbert]

Some how some made it, i assume, into australian service or at least back to australia if not used here.

I`m sure it was one of these that our local club president had a bonnet forsale only a few magazines ago- might still have it, i am not sure. It was a hell of a lump of steel, id hate to have to be the truck lugging it around!

Ian.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Ian Fawbert
I`m sure it was one of these that our local club president had a bonnet forsale only a few magazines ago- might still have it, i am not sure. It was a hell of a lump of steel, id hate to have to be the truck lugging it around!

Brian Gough in Canada is looking for pieces and especially front armour parts.

[Ian Fawbert]

Hi Al,

Do you have any contact details for him- could you message me or email me an email address?
I`ll find out if the bonnet is still available and pass on the details to Brian- alternatively, if Brian wants to contact me i`ll take it from there.

Cheers,
Ian.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Ian Fawbert
Do you have any contact details for him- could you message me or email me an email address?

Ian
I have e-mailed Brian this link and I expect he will jump in here soon..He is a regular member and contributer to the forum but he is on holidays ,sucking up maritime beer and lobsters...But eventually he will jump in.
Thanks

[Brian Gough]

Now this sounds very encouraging. Ian, I've sent you an email, and thanks to both you and Alex.

Brian

[Ian Fawbert]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for that Alex, Brian has contacted me and we shall go from there.

Brian, check your email mate!


Cheers,
Ian.

[Hendrik van Oorspronk]

Herewith a picture of the C15TA from Harry Bruin, he restored it in less then a year from a basket case to this. I think it is the most driven C15TA in Holland.
See also http://www.degroenesoos.nl/photogallery.php for more pictures.

Green Greetings
Hendrik van Oorspronk

[Neil Ashley]

Denis

I asked this same question some time ago with little response.

The Naval example is probably from a unit called the 30th Naval Assault Unit whose task during the NW Europe Campaign was to seize German Naval Technology before the Russians or our Allies got their hands on it.

From memory more C15TA's were ordered on British Contracts than Canadian ones. Having said this, based on the surviving photograhic evidence, most seem to have sat in base ordinance depots seeing limited service post-war.

The only pictures I have at the moment are from the GHQ Liasion Regiment who seem to have aquired some during late 1944 or early 1945. These are the markings I am currently planning to use.

I am still incidently trying to find some one on the Continent who is willing to source me some Brown Canvas to make a cover for my C15TA. The military canvas dealers over here refuse to stock any as most MV owners are brain washed into believing every thing was painted green during the war.

If a continental dealer has retained the dimensions from one he has already manufactured, I would be happy to buy the finished product.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Neil Ashley
If a continental dealer has retained the dimensions from one he has already manufactured, I would be happy to buy the finished product.

Neil, Stefan Leegwater had a cover made up from brown canvas, patterned on an original.

Maybe Stefan or Dirk Leegwater is interested in selling you one?


source

[Stefan Leegwater]

Hi Neil,

I think I told you this before, but do not try to buy this stuff from MV dealers, simply because it's not there.
You can get this from any tent or camp shop. It is the modern stuff, that they use for tents and stuff.

No problemo I guess?

Good luck,

Stefan