AOP9JON Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Hello, Bit of a long shot but I wondered if any of you guys had any pics of the classic Austin Mini in RAF service? I have been tasked to restore one and would like to get it correct, I have seen a couple of fuzzy images from a google search but its hard to make the details out. Cheers Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Have you tried:- http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/ http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-london Failing any Mini pictures, would a Morris Minor have a similar RAF colour scheme and markings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I seem to recollect the Army Mini's were black, no markings, but did have army rego plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 This is the RAF Data Sheet. I have Minivan as well also EMERs for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 In addition to the car and van the RAF used the pickup, I understand some had a canvas full hieght tilt , but the ones I saw in Cyprus had a flat canvas cover accross the top of the pickup cargo space; Most were in standard RAF colours and markings but The RAF Provost and Security SIB investigators had black un marked saloons with civvy reg numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braillescaledave Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 .... Wonder if that explains why I saw my oppo (who I had only seen on and off since basic- I was going in as a A mech A; he as RAFP) getting out of a black Prius, suited and booted (literally booted- Hi-Tec Magnums) at RAF Yeovilton. (With the amount of RAF chaps based there, I refuse to accept the RNs say in it now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian43 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hello Jon, One of the guys at work is a Mini enthusiast and he suggested getting in touch with the London and Surrey Mini Owners' Club. Apparently they are one of the biggest clubs in the country and they often get approached by the Film and TV industry for help and advise from their members. Good Luck with the project. Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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