RAF vehicles

[Larry Hayward]

Les the WW2 photo shows an interesting version of diruptive camo on the right hand vehicle, possibly a Bedford QL. I have seen that style on army trucks but not RAF. I wonder if this MT section was for 2nd TAF or for vehicles used on RAF Stations?

[A CORBIN]

It was great to find the RAF No On the TRUCTOR that was the same working in LIVERPOOL in 1943 T CORBIN

[Larry Hayward]

Dear Tony,

I once saw a Fordson WOT like yours at Thruxton in the 1980s at an MV show. It was painted in army green and black stripes with white stars. Is it your vehicle this one?

What year was yours built by the way?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Some interesting pictures in Us Aircorps "Lightnings" - 1942.

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[ted angus]

Originally Posted by Larry Hayward

Les the WW2 photo shows an interesting version of diruptive camo on the right hand vehicle, possibly a Bedford QL. I have seen that style on army trucks but not RAF. I wonder if this MT section was for 2nd TAF or for vehicles used on RAF Stations?

Larry this was a Mobile Servicing Section and others preparing for embarkation around D Day. They are undergoing prep and waterproofing prior to going to the embarkation port. The camo on the QL is correct . It is in accordance with the camo instructions for the Army and RAF contained in MTP 46. The commonly seen Mickey Mouse was never an official pattern , but was a Quick Fix version, Mostly done using masking templates and mostly applied in factories. Both the RAF and Army put out memos saying to break up the MM finish as it was actually hopeless out in the field.

TED

[shaun]

This is an interesting thread, i bought a Fordson WOT 3 for spares this year for a carrier rebuild but its to good to break. I have decided to sell it in January as i have enogh projects on the go. it seems to be correct right down to the same wheels as shown in the instruction book i have. its missing the rear body, front bumper and steering wheel. I will post some photos in a bit ----- any one interested in a nice 1940 project ????

[shaun]

1940 wot 3 photos

[A CORBIN]

SHAUM
I think you might have a TRUCKTOR . The chassis has been shortened to the right length. Has a Vac tank for assisted breaks . Has it got a reduction gear box.IF so its a TRUCKTOR . T CORBIN

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[Larry Hayward]

I'm so used to seeing Crossley fuel tankers in photos from early war years that I was surprised to see an unknown (to me) type in use in the UK. So what is it and were many used? Is it an impressed civi type?

It is said to be taken at RAF Catterick, most likely showing a Hurricane Mk I of 331 Sqn.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Larry Hayward

type in use in the UK. So what is it and were many used? Is it an impressed civi type?

Looks like a Ford.