Vale Tom Kruse

[Keith Webb]

Good memory, Hanno

You are absolutely correct! The film was made by the Shell Film Unit, directed by John Heyer. I think Tom is responsible for giving many people their interest in CMPs - the second half of the film features the F60L cab 12, while the first half Tom drives the Leyland Badger.

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Rest in Peace Mr Kruse!

I remember seeing the movie when I was a small boy. If I recall correctly, I got to see it because my Dad was working at Shell at the time and they showed the movie to their employees. A friend and I replayed the sand dune scenes with a Dinky toy Morris Commercial artillery tractor for days on end. I think that is how I got pre-occupied with CMPs . . . . thank you, Tom!

Hanno