CMPs at the NMMV

[Mike Cecil]

I visited the new National Museum of Military Vehicles a few days ago. It is a few miles east of Dubois, Wyoming, and is another collection by a multi-millionaire.

Among the many, many vehicles are a few CMPs. Two Cab 11 (one a 'captured' truck in Caunter cammo), both parked under the outside pavilion, and on display indoors, a Cab 12 alongside an Otter. I'll post the image of the one inside next, and an image of the caption which is adjacent to it.

Anyone recognise where these came from?

Enjoy!

Mike

[Mike Cecil]

The indoor display.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

The Otter is without question the one from the Elliot Brothers yard that went to a Salt Lake City collector a dozen years ago. It still retains the funky paint the Elliot's applied decades ago.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Oh, and I think the C8 paint scheme is a little sketchy. I will change my mind if someone shows me the evidence otherwise.

[edstorey]

Too bad the multi-millionaire who set up the NMMV had not spent a few dollars to perhaps purchase some books and conduct a little research on the proper camouflage and markings of his vehicles.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by edstorey

Too bad the multi-millionaire who set up the NMMV had not spent a few dollars to perhaps purchase some books and conduct a little research on the proper camouflage and markings of his vehicles.

... Or spelling!

"Before World War II, the Canadian Department of the Defense....."

I don't think the 15" BF Goodrich Mud Terrains were original fitment to F8, either. Maybe the Germans did that? Another "Museum Standard" restoration.

[Mike Cecil]

Lots of problems with the captions in this museum - this one is just the tip of the iceberg. Note the roof hatch is for keeping the driver cool!

Mike