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Old 19-08-21, 13:19
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RCN 278 (or 276?) inspecting Halifax explosion damage in 1945. Looks like a very dark blue...inside tub and frame horns still OD



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Local Mayors Butler and Lloyd and Admiral Jones inspecting Halifax explosion damage (1945) in Jeep RCN 261:



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It seems the dark (blue?) colour is only slightly sprayed on the outside. See top bob brackets and shadow of windshiled in upright position...White lining...
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Halifax Mayor Lloyd at wheel of RCN Shore Patrol Jeep (GPW)...undated.



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It seems the dark (blue?) colour is only slightly sprayed on the outside. See top bob brackets and shadow of windshiled in upright position...White lining...
I like the pinstriping that no-one would believe if you showed up with a restored Jeep in that paintjob.
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I like the pinstriping that no-one would believe if you showed up with a restored Jeep in that paintjob.
The Navy has always been more classy than the Army
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...there is probably a polished brass bell under the hood and no 6 V horn!!!
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