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Originally posted by Steve Guthrie
Just a few questions: Who can explain the wheels on the Bedford OYs? Are they civilian pattern?
And what's the story behind the 'two-tone' jerry cans that show up in several shots?
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Steve,
The Bedfords are actually OW, which were produced for essential civilian use during the war. The wheels are standard type with twins on rear carrying 7.50-20 tyres. The body is longer than a OY and would appear to be the standard factory dropside. Some of these were even used by the US Forces as I have seen one in France that was left behind after the war.
As for the two-tone jerricans, that has me puzzled, but it may be for diesel, to identify it from the more common petrol cans. The engine driving the compressor on the Bedford is a Lister 3 cyl. diesel.
Richard
11-12-05, 12:24
Re: RN vehicle photos
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