Blitz Semi Trailer

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Originally Posted by Lionelgee

G'day Brett,

I just found these photos of a Blitz Semi in trouble... from the AWM

Described as....ID Number: 089715
Physical description: Black & white
Summary: TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO, 1945-05-12. AN 8 WHEELER SEMI TRAILER BOGGED ON THE ANZAC HIGHWAY.
Copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
Copyright holder: Copyright Expired
Related subject: Wet weather; Trailers
Related place: Borneo; Tarakan

Related conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945

Photo Two
Blitz trailer getting painted with Red Lead
ID Number: 119886
Maker: Rainsford, Keith Carr
Physical description: Black & white
Summary: LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-10-06. THE CAMP OF 2/72ND LIGHT AID DETACHMENT ATTACHED TO THE 2/24TH FIELD PARK COMPANY. A SEMI TRAILER BEING PAINTED WITH RED LEAD IS ON THE RAMP. SX27206 CAPTAIN A. C. J. BRUCE, COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 2/72ND LIGHT AID DETACHMENT IS ON THE LEFT.
Copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
Copyright holder: Copyright Expired
Related subject: Trucks; Vehicle maintenance
Related unit: 2/24 Field Park Company; 2/72 Light Aid Detachment
Related place: Labuan; North Borneo

Related conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945

Photo Three

ID Number: 113543
Physical description: Black & white
Summary: LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-08-08. CORPORAL D. HAYDEN CHECKING THE LASHINGS ON A SEMI TRAILER LOAD OF FOLDING BOAT FRAMES IN THE STORAGE AREA OF BRIDGING PLATOON, 2/24TH FIELD PARK COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.
Copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
Copyright holder: Copyright Expired
Related subject: Trailers
Related unit: 2/24 Field Park Company
Related place: Labuan

Related conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945

Photo Four
ID Number: 113544
Physical description: Black & white
Summary: LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-08-08. CORPORAL D. HAYDEN CHECKING THE LASHINGS ON A SEMI TRAILER LOAD OF FOLDING BOAT FRAMES IN THE STORAGE AREA OF BRIDGING PLATOON, 2/24TH FIELD PARK COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.
Copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
Copyright holder: Copyright Expired
Related subject: Trailers
Related unit: 2/24 Field Park Company
Related place: Labuan

Related conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945

Kind Regards
Lionel

first photo is of a single axle bow fronted trailer like those fitted to the MCP tractors with a CMP as the tractor. Rest are the normal 2 axle trailer built for the CMP tractors in particular. If I recall correctly Holden made the twin axle trailers.

My '40 has the bog standard mudguards and has not been cut out for desert service.

The cut out guards were not just for desert use Lionel but were for clearance when the 18 inch Military split rim and tyres were fitted. Your's was probably fitted with civilian wheels and tyres from new so there was no need to cut the guards out for extra clearance.

Yes, that's what I've been trying to say... I like the '41 pre-jailbar ones!

OK I read it wrong so it must be another case of "Great Minds Think Alike!"