Goncalo Mendes

I'm glad that it is useful. Anyone has a link to the 1947 edition? There is a lot of WW2 trucks that don't appear on this edition. G_Mendes

Hello, Whiele searching for information, i find this and think maybe it could be of usefull. Superseeds the TM-9 2800,from 1947 http://www.archive.org/details/1953UnitedStatesArmyMotorVehicles This appears to be legal. Cumpliments, G_Mendes

While websurfing, I think that I discover what apears to be another abandoned F-2 fuel tanker trailer. check the yellow tanker trailer, about halfway down the page. http://lrwt.wordpress.com/2010/04/10/orla-surprise/ and the rear end Maybe someone get interested and rescue it!! G_Mendes

Hello, Anyone knows, how is the work going on this subject ? From a samll search that I made, it is a unique restoration, worldwide. Cumpliments, G_Mendes

A survivor! Fond this by accident, maybe someone has more information. A single axle example, still exists on a small airfield. http://tinworm-wings.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html http://tinworm-wings.blogspot.com/2009/10/red-check.html G_Mendes

Well, it seems it is saved!!!! Hurray!!!! By coincidence, after my post, it is in good hands, with a future on sight!!!! Mr. Fleetmaster, you have my deepest cumpliments!!!! More photos please!!!! G_Mendes

Found this on another forum, I hope someone get it! it would be a shame if this go to recycling http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=171299 G_Mendes

Hello Nigel! Sorry for the delay... Please, send the pdf's by e-mail, I will made them available in the forum. G_Mendes

There is a problem with the links, maybe you could put all the documents in a zip file, store them online, and put a download link here. Cumpliments, G_Mendes

Well, these are all the pages that I now that have a connection with airfield control caravans :-) FORUNS http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?18159-WW2-Airfield-caravan-single-axle. http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?p=1579372 http://www.airfieldinformationexchange.org/community/showthread.php?3323-Portable-Control-Towers http://www.airfieldinformationexchange.org/community/showthread.php?736-Airfield-Vehicles http://usaaf.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=270&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=control+caravan&start=10 http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=73758 http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4991&highlight=caravan&page=2 http://www.airfieldinformationexchange.org/community/showthread.php?3305-Horham-Hospital http://www.oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1479329_49.html http://www.oldairfields.fotopic.net/c1479329_97.html WEB PAGES http://www.ramsburyatwar.com/Support%20Units%20main.htm http://www.493bgdebach.co.uk/datower.htm http://www.100thbg.com/mainmenus/351st/351st28.htm http://www.yorkshiremvt.co.uk/eventspics/2009/debach/debach.htm http://www.487thbg.org/Photos/487thPhotosOthers1.shtml http://www.rhodesianforces.org/livingstone1955.htm http://www.487thbg.org/Photos/Runway_control_caravan.shtml http://historylink101.com/ww2_color/WorldWar2AirForcePictures/IMG_3787.html http://historylink101.com/ww2_color/WorldWar2AirForcePictures/IMG_3789.html http://historylink101.com/ww2_color/WorldWar2AirForcePictures/IMG_3785.html http://www.junobeach.org/e/4/can-tac-air-fig-443-e.htm#null http://www.303rdbg.com/veh-work.html MODELING http://airfixtributeforum.myfastforum.org/ftopic4585-0-asc-0.php http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=200412&st=60 Hope someone find it useful!

Many thaks for the photos! Once we get an side dimension, is easier to scale hight from a good side view. I think to have a good one, somewhere... Best regards, G_Mendes

From the rotabuggy jeep photo, assuming that the wheelbase is the same taht of the normal willys jeep, 80 inch., scaled from the photo above, gives a 188.5 inches to the caravan lenght. Assuming the distortion on the photo angle and depth, I consider 190 inches to be a credible dimension. Based on this I'm thinking do draw a plan of it, at least, exterior views, as I barely had seen any photos of the inside. If anyone can give a contribute, please do! There are some good photos around the net, it would be great if someone "centralized" them all in a post somewher! G_Mendes

Wow!!! Great workmanship!!! Could you share details about this rebuild? Photos, plans, drawings, history... A model of it, with interiour, would be a great adiction to a airfield diorama !!! Many thanks, G_Mendes

Hi, If possible, some photos, sides front/rear, the interior, detais... would be great too!!! That way, drawing a plan would be more accurate. Best regards, G_Mendes By the way, check this link: It shows a restored(recreated?) control caravan, two axle type. http://usaaf.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=270&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=control+caravan&start=10

Great video! Many thanks

My Name is Goncalo Mendes, from Portugal. I'm a architecture student. I like drawing and scale models. I find this site while searching for information, photos related to WWII air force fuel trucks and semitrailers. GMendes