chev blitz tipper

[Mike Cecil]

RE the image:

I's an RAAF operated No.4 tipper in use with No.1 Airfield Construction Squadron (badge on the side says it all). 1ACS departed Moratai Island for Tarakan Island on 27 April 1945. Disbanded 30 November 1945. ACS's used a mix of CMP and HAR-1 based Tippers.

The CMP Aust No.4 versions had all steel trays. Earlier Aust versions were wood/steel construction (wood body, steel liner). The odd thing with this one is that it has single rear wheels, which was unusual on a No.4 tipper: Army operated No.4's almost invariably had dual rear wheels.

Mike C