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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra
Local Pattern, later: Australian Pattern: referred to as such to distinguish them from overseas military pattern vehicles which were also used. Most Australian Pattern vehicles produced early in the war were militarised commercial types (4x2, 4x4, 6x6). All were adaptations or modifications of commercial-type vehicles, mostly of North American origin and assembled in Australia with locally produced cabs and bodywork. Many were fitted with oversize tyres (incl. 18”), single rear.
This class also included tracked carriers, armoured cars, tanks and trailers.
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Do you fellows know more about the Australian "Local Pattern" ??
Anyone know of or have access to Australian army archival inventory lists, specifications etc??
23-05-11, 22:32
Very interesting Hanno
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