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Just another one I have come across whilst trawling the web.  The photo dates from 1947 (definite) and what is here is as good as it gets, but it shows the outline of the cab, the fact that they are four wheelers and the well pronounced forward control seating position.  But other than that it is outside my knowledge.  Can anyone help identify the type?

You could try Frank Brown, he does British canvas.

I have decided they are not DUKWs, even cut down ones, but I wonder if anyone on here can suggest a forum on where to find answers?  My first thought was they were stripped DUKW hulls but finding the other photos suggests otherwise.  I added the one with the truck in the top corner to indicate size.  Photos dated 1948.

The number 8, if I am informed correctly, is a chalked number added to help keep together various convoys.  Other than that I cannot help further, other than to add that the squaddies appear to be Canadians given the I.D. numbers on the bike tanks ( and the fact they are Harleys.)

You might do worse than going on Facebook to the Bedford MW 15cwt truck group.  A number of members on there have the aero-screen vehicles.

Here is the last one from the 1926 series.

Here's a couple of aerial shots from 1926.

Now where did I get 4 from? I also have a 3.

I will need to check, but I might have a set of 3BA taps and a die that I am willing to lend you for the cost of postage.  If I have them it will save you a few pounds.  That is if you don't have them  🙂

Then you need to try here - https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records 

As the website will tell you it can be a long wait, possiby twelve months or even longer in the current virus state, but this should come up with something - which has to be more than your current nothing 🙂

No, I'm sorry the number is the serial number of the vehicle.  I can't help any more than that, but some of the other guys on here might possibly be able to tell you the year it is from.  Do you have any more vehicle photos -at all- these might show more helpful details such as unit markings?

Thanks to everyone who has helped in this, it has certainly made for some interesting points.

I am sure if you re-post this in the motorcycle section some of the 'regulars' will come up with some help Pawel.

Thank you Richard.

I am sure I have seen this image before on here but despite doing a 'search' I cannot find it again.  So, what make of truck is it?  It shows quite a rare photo of one of the RAF radar units being unloaded on Omaha beach.  Judging by the spectators on the ship this was not on D-Day itself, maybe the day after?

Every day on this site is like an excellent day in school.  Thanks gents for the continuing discussion.

1 hour ago, john1950 said:

Looking at the pictures until my eyes hurt, I wonder if in the second picture the prime mover is passing something giving the appearance of a longer nose. In the first picture a D.T is the most obvious candidate. Possibly a 981 with the winch rollers in the front bumper. Oh for a better picture. Possibly the scale model makers could take a relative pic. Or a real one even better. Physical size and date, of even a prototype puts an Antar out I think. They could be different vehicles in a convoy.

Hmm, an interesting observation regarding the prime mover passing something.  It possibly might be something passing behind it, as the pair of photos show the assembly is parked up.  But in fairness there doesn't appear to be any candidates visible in the first shot, which could only have been taken a matter of 'flying moments' before the second.  Again the photos also rule out a convoy, sorry 🙂

For those who are interested, the original can be found on Britain from Above -

EAW015735 ENGLAND (1948). The town and River Ouse, Selby, from the west, 1948

http://britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/EAW015735

Sorry Crosrec, the date is not wrong.

Yes John and David, it does appear that my amateur assumption regarding the i.d. of the towing vehicle is likely wrong.  The Mack does look like a promising candidate.   Going by the date of the photo, which is very accurate, the 50ton  Dyson can't be a candidate for the trailer if what Wally says about their 1951 introduction is correct. (Not doubting that).

I found another slightly different angle with better focus and contrast.  So yes David it does appear to have a dozer blade.  The date is 18/05/ 1948 so very nearly its 72nd birthday!  Thanks gents for the input regarding its identity.

Being as such stuff is outside my experience I thought I'd ask on here.  It is a Sherman being pulled by a Diamond T but what make of trailer is it likely to be? 1948 is the date of the photo.

i don't know about Lodge plugs, but the world is awash with Chinese replicas of NGK plugs.  None of which, reputedly, last more than a few firings; so maybe you have one of them.  The NGK copies are so good visually that even NGK cannot tell the difference!