Early CMP Van? - Car, Heavy Utility, 4x2 (Ford C011DF-F8)

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

If you look closely I think you will see another Ford F8 Heavy Utility under this USAAF bomber crew hitching a ride:
The picture was published in KTR Magazine in a photo spread of USAAF jeeps.

And here is the original picture:

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

One more picture of a Heavy Utility in "checkerboard camouflage":

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[Alex van de Wetering]

See Early CMPs in NW Europe

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

A rare Ford F8 Heavy Utility in Polish service, Ter Apel (Holland) april 15 1945!

source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TZs...dex=66&list=WL

From about 3:21

Alex

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

One more picture of a Heavy Utility in "checkerboard camouflage":

Better version of the pic posted earlier:
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[Tony Smith]

Interesting to note in most of the photos that while the original lighting consisted of one Blackout headlight, but when replaced, it seems that 2 non-standard headlights were fitted.

[David Dunlop]

Supply system availability perhaps, Tony?

Looks like this vehicle might be named. Side of cowl TDC of front wheel?

David

[Alex van de Wetering]

Interesting to note in most of the photos that while the original lighting consisted of one Blackout headlight, but when replaced, it seems that 2 non-standard headlights were fitted.

Supply system availability perhaps, Tony?

It seems most of these early CMP vans ended up in USAF use, so maybe the US had other requirements and fitted US style lights as they were easier for them to "order"?

Alex

[Alex van de Wetering]

I am counting at least 3 in this IWM picture.....but possible even 7!

source: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ject/205364195
IWM: FRE 4156

first enlargement.....3 seen from the back.
second enlargement....possible 1 from the side in the centre of the pic. and three seen on the left side nose on the far right of the picture.


Alex

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