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The amazing top pic shows what I believe are two Chevrolet Model 1425 1-ton Panel Vans. Serial # 014250128 was demobbed and sold in 1946. There were a number of 1543 30-cwt. chassis/cabs imported and sold on the civvy market new in 1940 and supplemented by WA/WB trucks imported from Tarrytown, NY Plant. Both of these types were also used by the British forces.
I suspect that the wagon was assembled in Aldershot although the panel vans would have been imported and painted in the CMD, Southampton, a few clicks away from me. We know that the Canadian forces had Bedford MWs, as well as F15s, possibly C15s, assembled in Southampton. There were I believe some MCC trucks 'sold' through the High Commission along with other types...for much-needed $$$! As you know after the return of the 1st Division to England, the 50 F15s having been left behind, they were issued with British vehicles as replacements.
I for one would appreciate many more photos of the time. Thank you for posting.
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28-11-05, 22:46
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