NAA archive file

[Jacques Reed]

Hi Mike,

Very informative and interesting links. Thanks.

Especially found the 3 ton Lorry GS, General Arrangements Drawing interesting. The old Draftsman coming out in me.
Had a quick look for a similar General Arrangements drawing of the 15 CWT GS body but will require more time digging around.

I did find a document for the modification of a GS body to a Battery Staff vehicle. Not sure how to access it. Do I have to order it from NAA or am I missing something with viewing it online?

Cheers,

[Mike Cecil]

What is the barcode number, Jacques? I'll take a look and see if it is available.

Mike

[Jacques Reed]

Hi Mike,

It is 445049

Series MP742/1 Control symbol 325/11/206

Thanks,

[Mike Cecil]

Nope, not digitized as yet, so available by ordering a copy (in which case it will also appear on line) by using the 'Request a copy' button at top right of screen, or by attending the NAA office in Melbourne to view it in person.

Order it to be available in the search room before attending, as many files are stored off-site and it takes a while to get them to North Melbourne from Burwood.

Mike

[Jacques Reed]

Hi Mike,

Many thanks for your help and insight. Looks like it will be well worth ordering a copy online or a trip into Melbourne. Will post result when obtained.

Cheers,

[Mike K]

Seeing the antique VDC ambulances , a local lady here is 94 , she told me she drove a ambulance in Perth during WW2. I asked if it was a army vehicle she replied no it belonged to the hospital , it was a old car then . She drove around with an escort picking up drunk soldiers !

[Jacques Reed]

Originally Posted by Jacques Reed

Hi Mike,

Many thanks for your help and insight. Looks like it will be well worth ordering a copy online or a trip into Melbourne. Will post result when obtained.

Cheers,

Just received notification from NAA that my request has been digitalized and placed online. Here is the link for those who may be interested.

http://RecordSearch.naa.gov.au/scrip...ber=445049&O=I

Cheers,

[Mike Cecil]

Interesting file, Jacques, but probably not the fitment details you were wanting.

Nevertheless, the file provides quite an insight into relative numbers of MC & WD types in hand in April 1943, whereas most later lists I've seen don't differentiate in that way.

Thanks for clearing & paying for the file and posting the link.

Have you ever been able to work out which type of BS truck you have, from the various additional locating holes for fittings?

Regards

Mike