Canadian 2 1/2 ton 1950s

[Robin Craig]

Rather like whale watching and the recognition of them, the paint scheme random patterns may lead someone to identify the British military registration number.

I am showing a picture I was sent a while ago that I should follow up on. It will be interesting to see what the official records say this vehicle was.

[chrisgrove]

Hi guys

Not a great pic, but this is another genuine BATUS M135CDN in which I covered just a few miles (in those days) on the great Alberta prairie. This was taken during either the first (probably) or the second British battle group to carry out training there waaaaay back. You can see the MoD number plate (22FL04) - these were just painted - no embossing. I assume, though I cannot swear to it, that all those GMCs were registered in the same FL series. It was so early in the BATUS saga that this truck (they all were) was still in its original - presumably Canadian - shade of green. No sand patches back then. This was actually the safety officers' admin truck.

Chris

[Dave D.]

It would be nice to have a BATUS rep on the streets for the historical interest.

I'll try another picture of the fleet. Having a few challenges posting pics so I hope this works.