JEMIMA Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Can anyone help me ? Im trying to replicate the vehicle below - but im stumped when it comes to markings - im guessing it was part of the USO, im also guessing it may have had ASCZ on the front and rear.....but can anyone confirm or tell me what it should have / be ? Im also thinking as a mobile broadcasting unit it will have an "S" on the hood number as well...... as you can see from the only picture I have , theres not a lot to be gained from looking at the side........ Im happy to have a little "artistic variation" as the picture refers to a truck In the pacific and im looking at the European theatre of War...... any ideas much appreciated..... Edited October 19, 2017 by JEMIMA spelling mistake!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Is the S not just a suppression fitted/tested vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMIMA Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Yes , and I would imagine if its a mobile broadcasting unit, and with the twin aerials on the back it would need to be supressed so eliminate interference with the radios? - as I said - its needle in a haystack as I cant find anything to assist my research on the internet......so I think is should have an" S "preceding the hood serial number.......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 AFAIK, it didn't have to be with the number but just near to it. There's probably a specific place on each vehicle. It sure is an interesting photograph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMIMA Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Yes - it seemed a good idea at the time - im sure I will get there in the end - but it never hurts to ask for help and advice! - I've trawled through hundreds and hundreds of photographs and various sites and can find nothing more about this vehicle - I found out about the airfield, its name, its usage and history - and I've found out lots about the USO program - but this is a mystery !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Do you know about Wavescan? 2 examples of the 10 articles on Guam radio:- http://www.ontheshortwaves.com/Wavescan/wavescan160313.html http://www.ontheshortwaves.com/Wavescan/wavescan160131.html It maybe worth you contacting one of the co-producers of the site because on the home page they say "Our purpose is to help DXers, collectors, researchers and others discover and enjoy the history of shortwave broadcasting." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMIMA Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Many thanks for the links - I've sent them both an e-mail - will let you know what the response is ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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