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Can you identify this water bowser?


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Yes, it is a WWII British Lightweight 100 gallon capacity bowser developed for Airborne forces. A bit specialist perhaps, as less practical than a standard trailer but defintely sought after by Airborne enthusiasts as relatively unusual.

I am aware of two restored examples in UK and one being rebuilt in the Netherlands.

 

Radek has posted a link to my restored version, so you see what it is missing.... but it is definitely restorable as the tank is galvanised and the chassis uses mainly standard lightweight "airborne" trailer parts.

Just needs a remade filtration tank and fittings, and the long galvanised toolbox that bolts on the side.

 

They tow very well behind a Jeep, and anyone who was at Brooklands yesterday might have seen my bowser there.

 

If you need any other information, let me know.

 

John

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Tim, I assume you were looking at the wheels beside the bowser trailer and these late model things got in the way!

Chain drive, Solid rubber, spoke pattern would indicate which manufacturer?

Is that a roller bearing visible?

Doug

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