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They were used operationally in NW Europe, although after the Allies gained air superiority, the trucks were relegated to other duties.
Pic below was taken on 08 Jun 1944 On a Normandy beach. Reportedly the unit which used them was the 15th (Isle of Man) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
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Hello Hanno,
I can add a little information about the Bedford variant, for what it's worth. There were only 250 made. I found this photocopy in the box of Bedford contract cards at bovington tank museum. 20mm polston. 002.jpg Does anyone know what book this came from and does anyone have a copy? and the contract card for 200. bedford S2738 & V4841 FRONT.jpg Last edited by John A. Rippingham; 20-02-16 at 23:13. |
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At the 1:40 mark.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ect/1060019646 At the 1:18 mark https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ect/1060019647
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Great find, Jordan - thanks!
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Both these films were shot at the same location and they both show the same pair of 4x2 AA trucks. This is new footage to me and the first time I saw them actually moving!
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Thanks Jordan,
As Hanno said, it's the first time I have seen these rare conversions actually on the move, both of them are Ford F15's, towing 10 cwt trailers Great find Keith |
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Here is a great picture of the production version of the Bedford MW "Polsten" AA truck. If I read it correctly it's WD census number is Z5194317. IMG_9993.jpg 91252725_1512575322252821_8294102682080116736_n.jpg
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Hello John,
Do I understand correctly the chassis + cabs for the 20-mm AA trucks were based on MWC water tanker chassis? (The bodies were fitted by outside contractors.) bedford S2738 & V4841 FRONT_redlined.jpg
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At the start of Jordan Baker's video there is what looks like a Windsor with its canvas up ? If so quite unusual to see an action photo of a Windsor, especially with the canvas up.
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Nice catch! I think is a Universal Carrier, though. IIRC Windsors were not used yet on 1944-07-31 when this footage was shot. Anyhow, it is rare to see a Carrier with a canvas tilt! IWM A70 107-8-screenshot.jpg
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