LRDG Chevrolet 1533X2 Aero-screens

[Charlie Down]

Interesting idea.
The original Chevrolet WA trucks were sourced from the GM dealership in Alexandria and the Egyptian Army, and the first patrol was sent out just 6 weeks after its approval for formation. So it seems unlikely that they could source aeroscreens from the UK in that time frame. They were very probably sourced in Egypt from British stock, or possibly Egyptian Army, from derelict/redundant trucks or spares in my opinion. Possibly from Egyptian civilian car dealerships, but I think that is unlikely bearing in mind how much most of them resemble the aeroscreens fitted to British Army Morris, and possibly, Bedford trucks. Aeroscreens from other trucks are a possibility, and most likely, but I haven't seen clear enough photos, or frankly, have the knowledge to identify other makes of aeroscreens.

At this point I would summarise the discussion so far, and say that a significant number, if not the majority, of aeroscreens seen on all LRDG trucks were of the same type used on Morris CS4 trucks, and that other designs and styles of aeroscreens from different trucks were most likely used, but have yet to be positively identified.