AOP Carrier

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

1.The gunner's opening in front is closed.

2. On the rear deck, not stowed as per a Mk.1, is a Bren, a Bren AA post and 1 quart C.T. fire extinguisher.

3. The 11 set aerial mount is moved forward and in it's place there is a long, narrow bin, perhaps for an artillery plotting board? The forward stay for the aerial has been moved from behind the driver to in front of him.

4. There is an 11 set aerial and spare elements so an 11 set is likely present somewhere. This would date the picture 1941 or early 1942. A reel of telephone wire is on the back deck suggesting line comms equipment.

5. The Carrier is based on an early British Mk.1, but just possibly could be a Canadian one.

6. Much of the interior clutter seen on a Mk.1 has been removed leaving working space for the crew.

The tac signs would suggest this carrier was issued to a unit, but if these were used in service, there isn't much evidence of it and they couldn't have been common.