While not an F15A, nevertheless a classic shot of a 15-cwt CMP in wartime service.
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Originally posted by Colin Macgregor Stevens in Cab 11 C15 and 2A1 body
This photo is Library and Archives Canada photo 24170 and the truck was with the Carlton and York Regiment. The archives did not provide the caption for the photo when I bought an 8x10 about 20 years ago.
The markings are on the truck. Yes, they are very crude and this crudeness was not normal.
68 is the unit sign.
The maple leaf on port (left) side opf truck is the formation sign.
42/1 is the unit serial and gives positive ID of the unit, without having to know any of the colours.
I believe the photo is taken in Italy, that there is a roundel on the roof (red/white/blue/vellow)[That glare makes confirmation dificult] and on the passenger window there is a circular marking.
Note Bren Gun on truck roof and a Lee Enfield. Also the 6 Pr cleaning rod tied to the top of the truck bows. The nuzzle of the 6 Pr is just visible henind the truck. There is also a jeep on the left covered by bystanders.
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