Jeeps in RCN and RCAF service

[SteveJ]

Hello Mike

I would really like to see the pics of the M38's if possible.

Thanks

Steve

Originally Posted by mike mckinley

i think i have some pics of rcn/rcaf jeeps..i'll have a look and report back....Update, i do have some pictures, but they are of m-38cdn, and a1cdn's....sorry

[Ron Pier]

Colin. What is the significance of the 83 after TAF. I'm just trying to understand RAF markings.
I met a bloke in Normandy this year with a similarly marked RAF Jeep. He maintained that the TAF/3 on my RAF Royal Enfield was incorrect. YET there were only 1st 2nd and 3rd Tactical air force.

Ron

[alvin5182]

Gents:
I've had this photo on my hard drive for ages. I can't remember where I got it, but it looks like a copy of a DND photo. Caption says...........39R Wing-400 Sqn-Denmark-July 1945. Hope this helps.

Al Davis

RCAFJeep-39RWing-400Sqn-Denmark-194.jpg Screenshot_2021-01-11 Photobucket RCAFJeep-39RWing-400Sqn-Denmark-194 jpg.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/10...enmark-194.jpg

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally Posted by alvin5182

Gents:
I've had this photo on my hard drive for ages. I can't remember where I got it, but it looks like a copy of a DND photo. Caption says...........39R Wing-400 Sqn-Denmark-July 1945. Hope this helps.

Al;

That would be correct, No. 400 Squadron, RCAF was a component squadron of No. 39 (Reconnaissance) Wing, No. 83 Group, Second Tactical Air Force, RAF, as per the markings in the photo TAF/83 39 R Wing

Cheers

[ted angus]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Colin. What is the significance of the 83 after TAF. I'm just trying to understand RAF markings.
I met a bloke in Normandy this year with a similarly marked RAF Jeep. He maintained that the TAF/3 on my RAF Royal Enfield was incorrect. YET there were only 1st 2nd and 3rd Tactical air force.

Ron, TAF equals Tactical Air Force, the number following it is the subordinate organisation i.e 83, 84 or 85 group. Afraid the guy who says TAF/3 is incorrect is right,

TED

[servicepub (RIP)]

"The Jeep in Canadian Service" has a photo or two of WWII Cdn Jeeps and some info on colours. Unfortunately they are there and I am here so I can't post right now.

[Ron Pier]

Thanks for the information chaps ( Bugger I got it wrong)

Ted, Jan sent me an explanation about RAF markings that you had sent him. Great information, Thanks.

I spray stenciled the markings on, but I don't feel confident to modify it myself. I know a good old boy sign writer local to me. I think I'll ask him.

Ron

[Jon Skagfeld]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Colin. What is the significance of the 83 after TAF. I'm just trying to understand RAF markings.
I met a bloke in Normandy this year with a similarly marked RAF Jeep. He maintained that the TAF/3 on my RAF Royal Enfield was incorrect. YET there were only 1st 2nd and 3rd Tactical air force.

Ron

That bike thumbnail looks very much like a Triumph TRW, except that the handlebars seem a bit different than what I remember from my DR days.

I still have one of those saddlebags.

Memories........

[jim fraser (RIP)]

hi hanno.can you tell me where that picture is from with pilots.my uncle jim fiander was a raf fighter pilot and then was a squadron leader.the gentleman on the front of the hood is remarkable in appearance to my uncle jim.i wonder if you can email me the picture so we can get it enlarged.regards jim.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by jim fraser

hi hanno.can you tell me where that picture is from with pilots.my uncle jim fiander was a raf fighter pilot and then was a squadron leader.the gentleman on the front of the hood is remarkable in appearance to my uncle jim.i wonder if you can email me the picture so we can get it enlarged.regards jim.

Jim,

I found it on the internet sometime someplace and saved it in my G503 album. Sorry, I don't know any details. Hope this larger size helps you to determine it is your uncle Jim. PM your e-mail address and I'll send you an even larger sized picture.

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http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/show...hp?photo=28272

[Ron Pier]

Jon. The bike is a 1943 Royal Enfield WDCO from an RAF contract. I'd be happy to buy the bag from you if you don't need it. My email ronpier@talk21.com

Ron