Sunshade!

[Tony Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

I do remember seeing photos of trucks with the windshield apparently painted out then an area as if the windshield wipers had cleared an cleared arc on the glass.

Yes I've seen a few such photos too Phil, however I believe the windscreen has been oiled and dusted, not painted. Following instruction is from HQ 1 Aust Div circular G1862 of 8 Nov 42. Mechanical Vehicles: Disruptive Camouflage Painting.

10. Certain vehicles have hinged windscreens. When these screens are opened they are to be either:

a) Fitted with a canvas cover where such is provided.

b) Lightly oiled on glass and other reflective surfaces and dusted with sand or earth, except that sufficient clear apertures will be left to allow for necessary vision when in the closed position.

Very annoying for the driver no doubt, but better than getting strafed!