RAAF Derrick Trucks

[Jared Archibald]

OK, I will 'fess up now.

I searched all over the net and came up with nothing on RAAF Derricks - the few hits I got would not open (one being OldCMP). I tried a few times to get onto MLU but couldn't get in. Then, when I did, I didn't do a search but just fired off a new thread.
I have now done a search (RAAF Derrick) and found the pics I remembered from OldCMP - they were also posted on MLU by Keith. There is also a great pic of a derrick in QLD loading a Ford V8 onto a truck from the AWM.

I was also wrong about the slewing. They obviously do slew but I do not see how this works (a hand crank..?).

Now, if there are any other pictures or information about these unusual trucks I would love to see them/read about it.

Jared