"somewhere in England" … part of a RCAF Halifax Squadron

[Dennis Cardy]

The reason I ask about those numbers on the QL ..…
It might possibly tie-in with a specific one of the RCAF "400" squadrons..Over there...

[Dennis Cardy]

Another RCAF Halifax Crew Bus from the McCaw album.

This one is 36410. TYFC 1300 on the door. Can anyone shed light on what those numbers mean..?

I assume from what Cliff…Keith...and Grant have contributed..It's also a Bedford QL. Troop Carrier.

Can you tell me if that loading door and entry step just behind the cab was an Airforce mod..or standard Troop Carrier..?

[Grant Bowker]

Based on limited sources, I believe the side entry door in the troop body is one of the characteristics of the troop carrier body - not uniquely air force.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Dennis Cardy

Another RCAF Halifax Crew Bus from the McCaw album.

This one is 36410. TYFC 1300 on the door. Can anyone shed light on what those numbers mean..?

I assume from what Cliff…Keith...and Grant have contributed..It's also a Bedford QL. Troop Carrier.

Can you tell me if that loading door and entry step just behind the cab was an Airforce mod..or standard Troop Carrier..?

Hi,
As Grant says, this is a normal troop carrier body on the QLT, same as the ones used by the army. The lettering on the door is TYPE 1300 which means it is designated as a "3 ton Standard Tender".

[Dennis Cardy]

Richard…and others..

These photographs are from the Canadian Museum of Flight collection at Langley B.C.

Have been working with the archivist trying to figure out how it fits in with 6 Group.

W.O. McCaw also took shots of this unknown car during some sort of Airforce outing.

Was it a staff car…or privately owned ..?

The album provides a fascinating glimpse into daily Sqn life.

For a "Fly Boy" he sure liked his vehicles…

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Dennis Cardy

Richard…and others..

These photographs are from the Canadian Museum of Flight collection at Langley B.C.

Have been working with the archivist trying to figure out how it fits in with 6 Group.

W.O. McCaw also took shots of this unknown car during some sort of Airforce outing.

Was it a staff car…or privately owned ..?

The album provides a fascinating glimpse into daily Sqn life.

For a "Fly Boy" he sure liked his vehicles…

Dennis,
it is either an Impressed car ( no RAF serials on it) or one belonging to one of the servicemen. I see it does not have blackout masks on the headlamps, is it post end of War?

[Dennis Cardy]

You raise valid points.
He de-mobbed July of 45..so the photo could well be just as the war ended..

Agreed…No RAF Serials.
Understand Officers were sometimes allowed private vehicles .

Will have to delve deeper into his album..

[Mike K]

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