Jeeps in RCN and RCAF service

[Hanno Spoelstra]

From Rob Grieve, another RCN CJ-3A:

Here is a photo of a M38 (or CJ2) onboard the HMCS Assiniboine (DDE234) in the late 1950's. Note the civilian tires, large fender mounted turn signals and the white headlight rims without the headlight guards. I like the extra large rear window in the canvas top. The seaman is Andrew Macnaugton.

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Reply by Tom McLean:

"The Capt's Jeep - got my DND license driving that very jeep. Used to run errands around the dockyard and to get "walk-through" spare parts from the stores in Collwood. Carried on deck on the Assiniboine, covered by tarp, kept painted with red wheel wells. Only 2-wheel drive. Still in use in the early 1960's until the helo deck was fitted."

If it was 2WD, then it must have been a DJ-3A (D for Dispatcher) built from 1955 - 1965. Apparently the US Navy used DJ-3A's as well: http://www.ewillys.com/2018/06/19/19...unty-ca-12500/ - http://www.ewillys.com/2010/03/19/19...sant-il-12000/