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Old 14-06-15, 22:36
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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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Old 20-11-16, 14:45
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One more picture of a Heavy Utility in "checkerboard camouflage":

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See Early CMPs in NW Europe

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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

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Old 08-12-18, 22:37
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One more picture of a Heavy Utility in "checkerboard camouflage":
Better version of the pic posted earlier:
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Old 09-12-18, 00:56
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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.
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Old 09-12-18, 02:21
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Supply system availability perhaps, Tony?

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

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Old 09-12-18, 12:29
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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.
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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"?

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Old 09-12-18, 12:34
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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.


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