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David_Hayward (RIP)

10-06-09 10:27

1956 Bedford

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Which model is this please? The shot was taken in 1956, and beggars the question when the Ministry of Supply finally disposed of WW2 flat-fronted Bedfords?

http://www.chrishodgephotos.co.uk/pixcma/abg647.jpg

The latest provable date was a MW in the film CARRY ON SERGEANT of 1958, but surely they did not last on until the early 1960s?

Hanno Spoelstra

10-06-09 17:12

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Originally Posted by David_Hayward (Post 114985)

Which model is this please?

Bedford OY 3-ton 4x2 GS truck.

As an example, one surviving OY was not disposed until 1959. I would not be surprised to see the odd Bedford soldiering on into the 1960s in secondary roles, such as army base hack, TA, etc.

H.

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