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Old 16-12-11, 23:48
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Recently posted on another forum was an order from one of the Canadian formations that the Allied star was to be painted on vehicles POINT FORWARD whereas other nations had their stars point upward. Thus explaining the skewed Canadian stars.

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Old 17-12-11, 00:42
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More RAF vehicle photos please

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Old 17-12-11, 01:02
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More RAF vehicle photos please

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Sorry Larry, I was scanning in old photos when I your read your post and could not resist.

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Old 17-12-11, 07:56
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Recently posted on another forum was an order from one of the Canadian formations that the Allied star was to be painted on vehicles POINT FORWARD whereas other nations had their stars point upward. Thus explaining the skewed Canadian stars.
Chris,

Please read this thread which dates back to 2002...

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Old 18-12-11, 22:18
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Here my contribution: look at this star, painted on my D60L hood (British contract).
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Old 19-12-11, 23:12
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Seeing as this thread is getting off topic I thought I would attach this photo of what I believe is a torpedo carrier, especially as there is a Beaufort in the background.

I presume its RAF but what type of truck is it?

Is it military or a civi truck converted for purpose in the UK
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Old 19-12-11, 23:16
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Seeing as this thread is getting off topic I thought I would attach this photo of what I believe is a torpedo carrier, especially as there is a Beaufort in the background.

I presume its RAF but what type of truck is it?

Is it military or a civi truck converted for purpose in the UK
3 ton Ford known in this part of the world as a 'Jailbar Ford' made from 1942 to 1948 . I think probably a civy job but it may be an MCP

I have this same photo in my data base with the caption - torpedo carrying truck at Nowra circa 1942. which would place the truck and plane in Australia so it would be RAAF.
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Old 19-12-11, 23:39
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Yes, Nowra was where the torpedo training happened.

In a related matter the Beauforts I think from Nowra were involved in this mid-air collision: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BpDt4wor20
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