DUKW Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 The earliest known DUKW to arrive in Ireland was in 1949, on lease to the Irish Air Corps from MoD. It was returned in 1951. Also heard of a Dublin truck company owning one in the 50's, the University of Cork, ( marine dept. ) had one, known to be scrapped, I have one without any history of where it came from, Viking Splash Tours own seven, and an enthusiast bought one this year. I would like to compile a list of Dukws past and present with any history, that have come to Ireland. Also, if any have served in Nothern Ireland during the war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I am very fond of Ireland, but it would be the only place that gets a DUKW attached to an air corps. :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUKW Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 Yes, thats a bit of a mystery. The only explanation I can think of is that one of the airfields is close by the coast, and it was probably used as a rescue vehicle. Also, the Air Corps had three Walruses flying boats and maybe it was used as a ferry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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