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Old 13-02-16, 18:02
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See C15 4x2 for pictures of an unrestored and still very original C15, albeit without the Polsten gun.

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Old 13-02-16, 18:12
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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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Old 13-02-16, 18:18
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Bedford MW version of this truck:

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Old 20-02-16, 23:06
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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

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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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Old 18-12-18, 10:28
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Great find, Jordan - thanks!

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At the 1:40 mark. https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ect/1060019646

IWM A70 107-8_4x2 AA truck.jpg
"A 119th LAA Regiment RA Morris Bofors self-propelled gun leads a column of troop-carrying CMP trucks through the deserted and derelict town of Caumont."

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"A Morris Bofors self-propelled gun and two Canadian military-pattern tracks armed with Oerlikon 20mm cannons, all probably from 119th LAA Regiment RA, drive through the ruined town of Caumont followed by other 8th Corps military traffic."

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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Old 19-12-18, 23:16
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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
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Old 25-09-20, 23:19
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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.
John, thanks for that.

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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Old 27-09-20, 16:11
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and the contract card for 200.
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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Old 27-09-20, 20:07
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Default A Windsor Carrier ?

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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Old 27-09-20, 21:18
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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.
Hello Preston,

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!

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