C8 data plate

[Alex van de Wetering]

The window mesh on British 8 cwts was apparently a woven brass material , or copper .
Mike

Mike, that's an interesting subject you mention here and one that has been keeping me busy for a while now.
I have seen pics of a beautiful Humber 8cwt restored and fitted with a canvas sporting mesh windows. I also read that mesh is the original material used in WW2 window canvas.

But, does anyone know the story behind the mesh? I mean....they had clear plastic back then...as was used in cab side curtains. So, was mesh used on all trucks which had "windows" in their canvas? Was it a temporary feature of some canvas suppliers who lacked clear plastic for a certain period during production ? Or does it have something to do with the radio equipment??? I presume it's the last, but would love to hear other thoughts.

Alex