Karoshi Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 A thread for photo evidence; Well I'll post the first: A jeep of the 466 Transport division servicing the Red Ball Express Karoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Good find I bet that took a while to find, how come its got two jerry cans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 Hi Tyler, there has been much debate over this issue. Over time I've seen a number of photo references, some of which are in my own library. All I have to do is find then again ! I'm not saying it was anything like a common habit, like what we see today, but it is absolute proof that it happened. I just hope it will inspire others to post up if they see any further proof. Be nice if they do. Karoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 A good find. A famous photo that i had seen before but had not noticed the bucket. I will attempt to add the photo that i have later on (just have to come to grips with the system here). All you have to do now is find an original photo of one hanging from the tow hook! A prize for the first one who does. Now, while you are all doing that, i will start a new a new thread. Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 GWT. I claim that prize! I just hope I can find it before the next man. Not too many pictures showing buckets in transport position, but I can think of certainly two more and possibly three. It may be a long search but when I do come across them again I surely post. In the mean time anybody wanting to contribute a bucket picture in any WW2 vehicle setting, please feel free. The race is ON............... Karoshi GWT I'll post it for you if you have problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Here is another one. it was easier to get the image up than i thought. As you can see the bucket replaced the jerrycan altogether. Must have been very popular with the driver. Anymore? [/img] Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 Ah yes, I've got that picture too, had completely forgotten. Now I still have at least two others. Soon. (Why did my picture scan with funny lines? anyone?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Did you scan it from a photocopy or a poor qulaity picture. Sometimes that happens. Maybe if you change the resolution on the scan it might improve. Well thats two of them. Any more? Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigredone Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 How about a Bucket and a First aid bag.... Enjoy Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Notice its a BRITISH Jerrycan ??? Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 Paul do you have any details about that photo, like a date or place? Karoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Notice too the mudflaps and the diff cover appears to be painted white.the censor has done a pretty good job but is that an Airborne tab on the guy on the right? could these guys be 101st? the patch could be the right shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 My thoughts exactly 101st. In fact on the left bumperette you can make out the number 1, so it is quite likely. I always thought that the Airborne travelled light, so there must be a pretty good reason for the canvas bucket. Is it specified anywhere as an accessory to medical equipment? Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigredone Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Caption reads US Army medics load a man with a foot wound onto an improvised jeep ambulance in Normandy in 1944. From the book Jeep goes to war. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 How about this Normandy Crossroads picture: June'44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 Or perhaps this Normandy Invasion picture of vehicles loading, ok so you have to look closely, but its there: Check out the extreem right hand jeep in the row at the left of picture. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 This looks like a bucket but appears to be hanging from the spare wheel by a long strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Check out the Ladies section " More ideas please" for the ultimate bucket and wash stand combo!!! Nice one Bernie Tim(1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 Yeah Oddball, way to go. Any info where when? Good find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 "US XV corps cross the River Seine at Mantes-Gassicourt on 20th August 1944" from "Victory in Europe" by Max Hastings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Is it a bucket or a cover for the pea shooter No bucket but check out the aerial Karoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 Tampion! a cover for the shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 The aerial cover is a BG-108 made from black rubber not canvas. I have a NOS one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 and yet another. D-Day landing craft with jeep Any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Just come across this at my folks house whilst clearing out, simple enjoyment my kids had when growing up. 12 years on and the buckets still doin fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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