Blitz (and related) bits on Ebay Australia

Tony Smith · #1 13-11-09, 02:03

Item No 260504998841

A bit of a rarity Downunder. Would this have seen Aust service (RAAF? AWC?) or is it more likely to be a US left-behind?

lendlease · #2 16-11-09, 23:14

Yes, I believe so. These were quite common here in Queensland with local councils in the 50's and early 60's.

cliff · #3 17-11-09, 01:37

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Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Item No 260504998841

A bit of a rarity Downunder. Would this have seen Aust service (RAAF? AWC?) or is it more likely to be a US left-behind?

RAAF and Coastal Defence works used a few of them. Photo below is from the AWM

FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA. 1943-02-03. GMC-AFKW - LE-ROI COMPRESSOR

Mike Timoshyk · #4 17-11-09, 02:15

Tony,

could ya plunk a bunch o stamps on it and post it to this side of the rock?

cheers

Mike

Ryan · #5 20-11-09, 06:20

Ryan · #6 20-11-09, 06:24

Tony Smith · #7 20-11-09, 15:40

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Originally Posted by rynoki

These are for the smaller 3 1/16" bore and won't suit a Blitz or LP Carrier, but a good price nonetheless.

Ryan · #8 26-11-09, 22:23