Blitz Semi Trailer

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Brett Nicholls

The latest recovery.......Oh what a big day it's been This one needs lots of work but is very original and fairly complete.

G'day Brett,

I just found these photos of a Blitz Semi in trouble... from the AWM

Described as....ID Number: 089715
Physical description: Black & white
Summary: TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO, 1945-05-12. AN 8 WHEELER SEMI TRAILER BOGGED ON THE ANZAC HIGHWAY.
Copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
Copyright holder: Copyright Expired
Related subject: Wet weather; Trailers
Related place: Borneo; Tarakan

Related conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945

Photo Two
Blitz trailer getting painted with Red Lead
ID Number: 119886
Maker: Rainsford, Keith Carr
Physical description: Black & white
Summary: LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-10-06. THE CAMP OF 2/72ND LIGHT AID DETACHMENT ATTACHED TO THE 2/24TH FIELD PARK COMPANY. A SEMI TRAILER BEING PAINTED WITH RED LEAD IS ON THE RAMP. SX27206 CAPTAIN A. C. J. BRUCE, COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 2/72ND LIGHT AID DETACHMENT IS ON THE LEFT.
Copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
Copyright holder: Copyright Expired
Related subject: Trucks; Vehicle maintenance
Related unit: 2/24 Field Park Company; 2/72 Light Aid Detachment
Related place: Labuan; North Borneo

Related conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945

Photo Three

ID Number: 113543
Physical description: Black & white
Summary: LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-08-08. CORPORAL D. HAYDEN CHECKING THE LASHINGS ON A SEMI TRAILER LOAD OF FOLDING BOAT FRAMES IN THE STORAGE AREA OF BRIDGING PLATOON, 2/24TH FIELD PARK COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.
Copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
Copyright holder: Copyright Expired
Related subject: Trailers
Related unit: 2/24 Field Park Company
Related place: Labuan

Related conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945

Photo Four
ID Number: 113544
Physical description: Black & white
Summary: LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-08-08. CORPORAL D. HAYDEN CHECKING THE LASHINGS ON A SEMI TRAILER LOAD OF FOLDING BOAT FRAMES IN THE STORAGE AREA OF BRIDGING PLATOON, 2/24TH FIELD PARK COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.
Copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
Copyright holder: Copyright Expired
Related subject: Trailers
Related unit: 2/24 Field Park Company
Related place: Labuan

Related conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945

Kind Regards
Lionel