RAAF Guildford Aerodrome 1946

[Dianaa]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

It is a S&D truck, Shelvoke & Drewry, made in England. This model was usually fitted with refuse collection body, cesspool or gully emptier equipment. According to Bart's book, S&D model W fire appliance was supplied to Australian forces in 1952, not a very rapid vehicle normally !

Thanks Richard

The dates between the image date and the supply contract information seem to conflict.

Diana

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Dianaa

Thanks Richard

The dates between the image date and the supply contract information seem to conflict.

Diana

Diana,
The info from Bart's book was not conclusive but what is fact, is that the W model was introduced in 1947, so perhaps the date of the photo is incorrect.

S&D did a lot of interesting warwork, so this website may enlighten you further, http://www.shelvoke-drewry.co.uk/

regards, Richard

[Stuart Kirkham]

The first control tower (shown in photo) was constructed in 1946. This may be why the photo (found on the net) has the date 1946 attached to it. This tower was subsequently demolished in 1962. One could now conclude that the photograph was taken between these dates. Most probably late 40's or 50's. If so, the Shelvoke & Drewry truck would fit in nicely.

The CMP ambulance plate reads C- 58391. The Chev next to it reads C-75604. Cannot read the others unfortunately.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Tommy K

The CMP ambulance plate reads C- 58391. The Chev next to it reads C-75604. Cannot read the others unfortunately.

Here's a pic Keith Webb posted of CMP's in CAA service: C-58398