CMP vehicles in service with the Royal Netherlands Army

[Hanno Spoelstra]

The thread CMP history - in Dutch has links to three articles in Dutch with more information about CMP trucks of the Royal Netherlands Army after WW2.

Some statistics:

• About 900 C60L's in use until 1960;
• The Artillery had 165 CGT's plus 101 FGTs on strength;
• In 1951, 338 C15A's were listed on strength, but undoubtedly more were in service early after WW2.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Couple of C15's pictured in use with the Dutch Army. With thanks to Alex for pointing them out.

"Beauty shots" used to catalogue and document the vehicle inventory:

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Source: https://nimh-beeldbank.defensie.nl/m...1-13966e870614 and https://nimh-beeldbank.defensie.nl/m...1-13966e870614

Here's one pictured during maintenance out in the open ("backyard mechanics?"):
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Source: https://nimh-beeldbank.defensie.nl/m...9-665851298ea1

[David Dunlop]

Hanno.

Is there a logic, or system, that you are aware of for the 5-digit numbering system showing up on these RNA vehicles?

David

[Alex van de Wetering]

Is there a logic, or system, that you are aware of for the 5-digit numbering system showing up on these RNA vehicles?

David,

Someone once told me that the 5 digits were just the last 5 of the original Canadian Census numbers, but I have never checked if this is indeed the case.

Alex

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Colonel Schafroth directing maneuvers at Oldebroek, The Netherlands. Date: 8 april 1948

Note this C15A Cab 13 is fitted with a 2B1 body, not common on C15A’s. Part of the Foliage Pattern (a.k.a. Mickey Mouse) camouflage is still visible on the tilt. Also note two “aftermarket” headlights fitted instead of the original ones.

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Source: http://proxy.handle.net/10648/a8b500...8-003048976d84

[Alex van de Wetering]

Note this C15A Cab 13 is fitted with a 2B1 body, not common on C15A’s.

Any ideas on the second in line??? C8A, like the HUW behind? D-rings and bumper seem different from the C15A in front.

Alex

[David Dunlop]

Also, what is that white angular arm mounted where the original Chev mirror bracket was located on the upper door hinge assembly?

I thought it was a folding mirror bracket but cannot see any mirror fitted, round or rectangular.

David