Nikos Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) For a while now a group of us have been researching and compiling information and photos on British M15 rebuild Jeeps (late 44 onwards), and also the use of the Jeep postwar in British service. In particular this relates to the ERM plated jeeps from 1949 onwards, of which I own one. With over a hundred original images now collected, I have organised them on a flickr account for easy public access and cataloguing purposes. RLC keycards will be added soon. Here is the flickr account https://www.flickr.com/photos/139397156@N06/ Please feel free to browse the ever growing library. Also, all input is welcome. Have other images of jeeps in postwar British service? Please send them to me, or send me links. Know more about the history of the rebuilds and numbering systems? Everything is welcome. We also have a facebook group for this discussion 'WW2 Jeeps Rebuilt by the British Army'. Edited March 23, 2016 by Nikos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Nick are you aware of this little article that includes Jeep markings? http://www.hmvf.co.uk/pdf/Airborne%20Markings.pdf It is drawn from Airborne Directives issued by HQ 16 Independent Parachute Brigade Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11th Armoured Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Best I can do is this photo of my Dad & a rather sorry-looking unidentified Jeep taken sometime between 1947 & 1950, most likely in Egypt (although it could also be somewhere either in Palestine or Trans-Jordan). It's up on my Flickr page, if you'd like a copy for your group? Jeep photo HTH, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikos Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Nick are you aware of this little article that includes Jeep markings? http://www.hmvf.co.uk/pdf/Airborne%20Markings.pdf It is drawn from Airborne Directives issued by HQ 16 Independent Parachute Brigade Group I was not aware of that article. Thank you for posting it up. Some very useful info there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikos Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Best I can do is this photo of my Dad & a rather sorry-looking unidentified Jeep taken sometime between 1947 & 1950, most likely in Egypt (although it could also be somewhere either in Palestine or Trans-Jordan). Yes please Kevin. Even if the vehicle cannot be identified it is still a useful addition. Any more information that you can provide to go with the photo would be great, particular his unit information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11th Armoured Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yes please Kevin. Even if the vehicle cannot be identified it is still a useful addition. Any more information that you can provide to go with the photo would be great, particular his unit information. There's a little bit of info on the Flickr page, but nothing much beyond a general attempt at deciphering the Jeep's markings - my Dad was with the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment at the time (2nd Bn up to 28/10/1948 & then amalgamated with a cadre of 1st Bn, to become 1st Bn) & was generally to be found knocking about HQ it seems, as he was both in the Corps of Drums & was quite a good boxer, so had 'favourable' duties much of the time. He was also at one point in 1st Infantry Division demo platoon at the 'Battle School' (while in Palestine) & later in HQ Company Defence Platoon according to his letters, so to be honest, the Jeep could have belonged to any number of owners (I seem to recall that he said he took driving lessons & passed his test in a Jeep as well, which could account for its condition... ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 the formation sign the camel is that of GHQ MIDDLE EAST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikos Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Thanks a lot for the info chaps. I'll certainly add that image and info to the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Nick, have you looked at this: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?24502-Jeep-24-YH-46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon king Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Interesting to see that 16YH31 was one of the seven jeeps converted by the paras in Cyprus to carry a 106mm recoiless rifle at Suez See from 2.21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikos Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Nick, have you looked at this: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?24502-Jeep-24-YH-46 Yep, and the OP is now on our group on Facebook, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikos Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Interesting to see that 16YH31 was one of the seven jeeps converted by the paras in Cyprus to carry a 106mm recoiless rifle at Suez See from 2.21 Yep it is. Thanks for the link of this video. It has another Jeep which I didn't have images of. 48YJ48 that is in that video. If you know of any images or videos of the other recoilless rifle jeeps from Suez I would love to see them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry275 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thanks Nick keep up the good work ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry275 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Nick are you aware of this little article that includes Jeep markings? http://www.hmvf.co.uk/pdf/Airborne%20Markings.pdf It is drawn from Airborne Directives issued by HQ 16 Independent Parachute Brigade Group Thanks for putting the link to this Clive. Really interesting Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Here`s another key card. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hair Bear Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Hi, I've posted this pic elsewhere but here it is again to add to your archive. As previous, my father in law always kept this picture in his wallet, we don't know where or when it was taken, or who the subject is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry275 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Here`s another key card.[ATTACH=CONFIG]113898[/ATTACH] Phil Thanks Phil for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltwtbarmy Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Hi Nikos, Another one's just popped up. Post war ERN 30YH22. http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23594/lot/406/?category=list&length=100&page=1 Hope this helps. regards Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder44 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I found this Ford jeep in 1999, Wally Duggan sent me the following info.Jeep chassis no.248159, post war no. 53 YH 35, WWII no.M5845220 sold at Bicester auctions, Oct. 1957. The Jeep was manufactured in January 1945. On the rear bumper on a white background above the REME tac. sign were the letters No.1 BASE WKSPand on the other bumper the sign for southern command. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I found this Ford jeep in 1999, Wally Duggan sent me the following info.Jeep chassis no.248159, post war no. 53 YH 35, WWII no.M5845220 sold at Bicester auctions, Oct. 1957. The Jeep was manufactured in January 1945. On the rear bumper on a white background above the REME tac. sign were the letters No.1 BASE WKSPand on the other bumper the sign for southern command. John John, I think No.1 Base Wksps was Tripoli in the 1950's. cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Hi Nikos, Another one's just popped up. Post war ERN 30YH22. http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23594/lot/406/?category=list&length=100&page=1 and sold for £5520 inc. premium, at Beaulieu, not bad for a project as it had a body and other parts with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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