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Old 01-08-08, 03:31
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I am restoring a 1942 RCAF Fordson tractor that was used with the bombers during the war. After the war it was brought to Canada. The women drove this tractor hauling fuel and bombs it has a high speed of up to 40 mph. This was a dangerous tractor at that speed because it didn't have fenders. I have not found another one like it. Does anyone have pictures of it working with the planes? George.

George, here's another pic, this time with a Stirling bomber. Looks like the trailer is full of incendiaries. Derek.
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