It has a Track & it Carries Stuff

[Lionelgee]

Hello Carrier Enthusiasts,

I was looking through the Australian War Memorial collection online and I came across a film about a prototype tracked truck which was based off the Bren Carrier however it had different features such as a side pivoting front of the tracks for steering. It does not say what the vehicle was called or whether it ever came into production and saw service.

Accessed September 13th 2013
http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F07479

Here is the Australian War Memorial's description ...

Enjoy!

Kind Regards
Lionel

ID number F07479
Title Tracked truck tests in mud
Object type To be confirmed
Place made Australia: Victoria, Melbourne
Date made 21 January 1944
Physical description 35mm/b&w/sound
Measurement 8 min 26 sec
Video Download video 37.93 MB
Access Open
Collection Film

Description

An Australian Army Research film produced by Military History (Cinema Section).
Shows the Track Truck under test in the mud. Mechanics removing plate. Close ups of steering, track, foot levers and boies. The truck going over rough country, going backwards in a creek and up the creek bank. A Jeep being attached to the truck and truck towing the Jeep. Truck pulling gun with Jeep following in the mud and over rough country. Truck with gun going over a ditch. Truck passing staff car on metal road.

Permalink: http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F07479

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Conflict

Second World War, 1939-1945;

Subjects

Inventions and improvisations;
Trucks;