8 cwt pictures

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Joe C

The photos were taken in the UK by someone serving in E Section, 2nd Canadian Divisional Signals. Unfortunately there are no specific dates on any of them except for one taken in Nov 1940. Show the 8-cwt FFW but not in great detail.

http://www.rcsigs.ca/index.php/File:...er_24_1940.jpg

hi Joe

OK that explains the British antenna bases. I bet there are UK No. 11 sets inside those trucks.

I was reading this on your web site:

"The 8-cwt was a lightweight 4x2 vehicle that didn't see much operational service"


The little Chev and Ford 8 cwt were widely used in North Africa and the Middle East. Photographs suggest that many 8 cwt vehicles served with British , Australian and NZ units. The enemy liked them as well.

[Joe C]

Thanks Mike for the info on operational use. I'll be sure to fix up my page.

I'm still learning lots on the vehicles that Signals used so I certainly appreciate everyone's assistance.