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19 minutes ago, ted angus said:

When the RAF / Air ministry ceased to have responsibility for its real estate, some of its vehicles and plant were transferred to the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works  (MPBW) ** FUL is part of a large block allocated to the MPBW. I have 37 FUL on my database as a hardtop. Over the years there has been much discussion as to the colour schemes of these airfield lighting trucks, in addition to RAF B/G with yellow, red and white was also used for vehicles whose primary task was in the active flying areas ie the runway, its approaches, taxiways and flight lines.

19 minutes ago, ted angus said:

Thank Ted,

I believe my landy was allocated to the MPBW in 1962. Do you know if they held any records of vehicles? Are you aware of any other Series II Airfield Lighting trucks still in existence? 

 

 

 

12 hours ago, Noel7 said:

According to Taylor and Fletcher "British Military Land Rovers", contract KL/H/0252 covered:

66AA27 - 66AA36     1410-00049-58      RHD Airfield Lighting

66AA37 - 66AA47     1410-00392-402    RHD GS

They show the 1410 code as being for the period 9/59 to 7/60.

Their only comment on colour for the 1,138 RAF Mk.6 is "the majority were delivered in the service's Blue-Grey livery, there were also examples in Bronze Green as early as 1959." [They include a photgraph of 14AA84 in Blue-Grey with a blue soft-top and a yellow bonnet.]

I hope this is of some use to you.

13 hours ago, ruxy said:

Normally a  S2  88" would be a Rover 6  (a S2A  88" would be a Rover 8 or 10).  I doubt it was a Rover 6 as I think it was more a straight civilian BASIC spec..

It does have 'stacked' front light fittings indicating a military spec. however over 60+ years wing panels do get changed.   Presently I can't lock on to the Contract / Item No.  

FV18003 was this  10 cwt  4x4 truck / VAN  airfield lighting maintenance  vehicle in Series One form kitted for a crew of four.   (Rover 3  , 86" w.b.)  134 vehicles supplied to RAF in 1955.  I can't fully remember but the S2 'run-on' may have been 4x2  , possibly provided by Ministry of Supply  (Ex-C.D. top-up)

It would IMHO have been a  Contract Code  B  - meaning a  BASIC  civilian spec.  with a few military bolt-on (Optional Parts - such as a tin-top &  cat-flap)  + a few one-off military spec. parts such as a  single 'dickie' seat in the tub - basic ladder rack & extension ladder.  It would  probably have a NSN  of  -  2310-99-893-3439 or one very near.  Your chassis No. is probably in the range  141100963 to 141102369   or near  ?

Part of the nomenclature could have included  CL  (ComerciaL)   and ISTR Army actually allocated a VRM  --CL--  ,  CL semed to be extinguished for all S2A military production but was reactivated for S3  (but not inclued in VRM).

Perimeter track work + airside - I would say it probably was all yellow  ,  airside would normally be roof = yellow.

 

Bit of a strange one - sorry can't assist any more.

 

I am trying to establish what colours my Series 2 SWB 1959 ex RAF Land Rover would have originally been painted. I have contacted the RAF Museum but they have not been able to assist me with this. I have not been able to trace another one of this variant or a photo of one in service. 

I believe it may have had a hard top fitted rather than a canvas roof and that this may have been painted yellow, with the rest of the vehicle being painted RAF blue/grey.  Any information you can provide or a photo of one  would be greatly received.

The original RAF registration number is believed to be: 66 AA 40

The RAF contract no: KL/H/0252

Section and Ref: 16A/2433 truck Airfield Lighting Maintenance Land Rover Series II

The British Motor Museum confirms that it was dispatched by Land Rover to RAF Ercall.

Thank you for your help.