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Old 10-04-04, 02:31
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When 7th Recce landed in Normandy they had one Station Wagon and twenty-two Jeeps over establishment. These extra Jeeps were for the use of the Contact Detachments which were attached to the Battallion, Brigade and Divisional Headquarters. They consisted of an Officer, a Corporal and two operators.Each Jeep mounted a No. 22 wireless set, a No. 68R set, batteries and a chore-horse. The Contract Detachments were to provide an extra wireless link between the various HQ's so that the Div. Commander could keep up to date with the situation of the forward units.

Here is a photo of a 7th Recce Scout Troop in Holland near wars end.
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