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13-09-11, 10:23
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Tony,
The channel on the side of the Bedford MW you show is known as "Sand Channel". It was invented by the LRDG founder, Brigadier Ralph Bagnold way back in the 1920's to assist his exploration of the African Deserts. It is completely different to Marston Matting. It cannot be joined together and has formed sides for stiffness. This was carries by mose vehicles in the North African Campaign. Even my 1940 Chev Staff car carried some on the roof. There were/are still marks from the roofrack and dents above the rear window where they were thrown up to the roof rack. You will see plenty of photos of vehicles with the Sand Channel being carried. Regards Rick.
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1916 Albion A10 1942 White Scoutcar 1940 Chev Staff Car 1940 F30S Cab11 1940 Chev WA LRDG "Te Hai" 1941 F60L Cab12 1943 Ford Lynx 1942 Bren Gun Carrier VR no.2250 Humber FV1601A Saracen Mk1(?) 25pdr. 1940 Weir No.266 25pdr. Australian Short No.185 (?) KVE Member. 
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