Adrian Dwyer Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I was given this photo many years ago. It's undated but, looking at the age-range of those expressive faces, I am guessing it was during WW2 rather than post-war. Does anyone recognise the vehicle in the background? All I know about it - from the stencilling - is the max speed was 35 MPH and cruising was 30 MPH. All the best. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 IT's a TILLY Austin ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 It is actually a Hillman utility, you can tell because of the ventilator in the bulkhead, Austin did not have one in that location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Dwyer Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 Thank you both. Am I correct that the vehicle-type probably places the photo as of WW2 vintage? Thanks again. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Definitely WW2 era Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Definitely a Hillman Tilly. I note on the door...'Max Speed 35mph' and is that 'Cruising Speed 30mph' below? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Dwyer Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Rootes75 said: Definitely a Hillman Tilly. I note on the door...'Max Speed 35mph' and is that 'Cruising Speed 30mph' below? When I was given the photo I was told there was a link to Fort Halstead, Sevenoaks. On the back of the image is a photographer's shop stamp - but no WD-type markings. Each time I look at it I come away with a sense of the subjects' quiet collective pride in a job well-done! As an aside, the wonders of Google show the photographers (est. 1935) moved on long ago, but their name is still just visible on the front of the building. Edited November 7, 2023 by Adrian Dwyer add photo 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Fort Halstead has always been a weapons and expolosives research establishment, in the late 1930's it was designated as the Projectile Development Establishment with rocket development. I would hazard a guess that this photo was taken in the MT section and the Hillman tilly is on the ramp for servicing. The lettering on the door is unusual for a military vehicle and it is likely it was supplied to a government department from the Ministry of Supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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