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Old 08-04-15, 11:20
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Sherman tank, as far as I cal tell in Arnhem during the final liberation in 1945.

Note the CMP in the background. I'd say it is a '44-'45 model C15A.

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Old 13-05-15, 03:42
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This one just came up on F/b.

Cromwell tanks of 7th Armoured Division in Hamburg.jpg

F15 in Hamburg with a 7th Armoured Division Cromwell tank.

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Old 14-05-15, 21:59
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Caption: Supply lorries pass burning buildings in Bocholt, 31 March 1945. In the lead is an Austin K5, with a CMP Chevrolet following behind.

The_British_Army_in_North-west_Europe_1944-45_BU2825.jpg

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Old 14-05-15, 22:05
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Caption: British troops marching through Bayeux in Normandy, 27 June 1944. Troops marching through Bayeux, with the cathedral in the background, 27 June 1944.

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Old 15-07-15, 08:50
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Default Sort of a foreground / background one

Spotted this one on a FaceBook group called "Old Service Station Photographs - Australia". A post by Chris Keating caught my eye... a Chev CMP with window open enters from the right. Also one of my favourite old British cars (I used to have one the same colour) a Morris Minor 1/4 ton pickup.
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Old 15-07-15, 10:01
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Postcard showing the beach promenade at Noordwijk aan Zee, Holland, probably late 1950s, showing a 3-tonner CMP.

Both Fords and Chevrolets came from Canadian Army dumps and were used to dredge/harvest shells from the beach. Working in the harsh salty and sandy environment ensured none of them survive today.

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Old 15-07-15, 10:05
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I wonder whether there's a pic of that area today.
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Old 15-07-15, 22:20
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Hanno.

At first I thought you were referring to ordnance shells and then realized it must be sea shells you were referring to (I hope!). Being used in the construction industry somehow, I assume.

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Old 16-07-15, 10:17
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Also one of my favourite old British cars (I used to have one the same colour) a Morris Minor 1/4 ton pickup.
Keith I saw a black one on full rego in Wagga today.
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Old 18-07-15, 04:53
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Hi,

Don't think this photo has been posted before...

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