Adrian Dwyer Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 I have just been going through my late father-in-law's photos from his flying days with 145 Squadron, Desert Air Force (DAF). In and amongst images of his Spitfires (69 different aircraft flown) and Mustangs, I came across the attached. I thought jeep aficionados might be interested in the jeep he used, and its markings. (If you want to see his Spitfires - not all 69 - they are in today's post on the aviation forum). All the best. A 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Amazing pics here and in the other topic! Nice Ford GPW too, any more pics? Would love to see them, especially of any markings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Dwyer Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, earlymb said: Amazing pics here and in the other topic! Nice Ford GPW too, any more pics? Would love to see them, especially of any markings I'm pleased you like the picture. Most of Blagdon's photos are of the planes he flew - from the Tiger Moth to the Mustang. I will go though them again and see if the GPW features. If so, I'll add anything new here. All the best. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Gret photo. Looks like that jeep had a little accident judging from the slightly bent bumper. Blackout bulb and tools are missing. Wondar what the "RAF type ?900" means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Prof Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Enigma said: Gret photo. Looks like that jeep had a little accident judging from the slightly bent bumper. Blackout bulb and tools are missing. Wondar what the "RAF type ?900" means Hi @Enigma RAF Type 1900, RAF designation for a jeep. More details here: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Ah, thanks for clearing that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Dwyer Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 These are the only additional images I can find that show Type 1900s. I am assuming the canvas up picture must be the same vehicle as in the picture of Blag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Seems it is, same background too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Dwyer Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 9 hours ago, earlymb said: Seems it is, same background too Certainly from the same photo album! Sadly, the photos are very firmly glued in, so I can't get to see what's written on the back. One that I very carefully removed (because an edge was coming up - but it certainly fought back) was numbered, with a description. I'll attach an image but the text (Blag's handwriting) reads 'No47 Treviso. View from Mess, Alps in the background' The logbook shows the squadron relocated to Treviso on 3 May 1945. I am thinking that more than vermouth was consumed at that stage of the war. A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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