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11-04-25, 05:30
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Hanno, I think Aristocrat was one of the hardest working trucks in the war. I did once have a minto PIAT complete with the box and extras but unfortunately I sold it.
 I would love to have it back. A few years ago a guy on HMFV was building one but I don't think the thread was ever completed. I think he was in Poland. Aristocrat has quite a few extras, some of which are:#1-ammo boxes on windshield covers, #2- Gerry cans on fenders, #3 blanket bags on fenders, #4 ammo can on fender and I still can't figure out exactly how it is mounted, #5-PIAT, #6-roll of canvas, possibly a tent,- #7 tow rope wound around headlamp, #8- lantern. Cheers Barry
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11-04-25, 06:31
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I wonder if this was a Road Move the Regiment had to do on short notice and they could not wait for their usual transport to help get everything from Point A to Point B in the allotted time available?
David
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11-04-25, 08:28
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I believe the ammunition box #4 is being held in position from a web strap slung through the boxes metal handles.
Here are the rest of the series of pictures taken of Aristocrat. Army Numerical Album # 84
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11-04-25, 08:30
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last one from the series
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Jordan Baker RHLI Museum, Otter LRC C15A-Wire3, 1944 Willys MB, 1942 10cwt Canadian trailer
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12-04-25, 06:30
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In the 70s I was in a reserve wheeled recce unit. We had a long list of issue vehicle kit, patrol kit, and sometimes troop kit. Stowage was seldom dictated down to where to put the 2-burner stove in the M38A1 Jeep. Individual crews had different baggage too. I preferred the zippered duffel bag and a single sleeping bag valise for my kit, but not everyone had exactly the same issue. Generally equipment was stored within the confines of the tarp so it wouldn't fall off on a road move.
I would follow Ed's sage advice about relying on photos, but also show a little constructive thoughtfulness when dressing your vehicle.
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Terry Warner - 74-????? M151A2 - 70-08876 M38A1 - 53-71233 M100CDN trailer Beware! The Green Disease walks among us!
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13-04-25, 15:44
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Thanks Jordan for the five photos. I don't think I have ever seen #5 before. Here is a photo of another C15TA.
#1 a chore horse mounted on POW rack a little differently #2 Gerry can strapped on front fender with proper straps #3 just one of the aerial locations #4 roof rack Cheers Barry
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18-04-25, 15:38
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#1 another example of ammo cans mounted on the fender
#2 chore horse on the fender with a modified "hot rod" exhaust #3 a shorty roof rack
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