Richard Peskett Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I recently found this advertisement in Vetern and Vintage magazine for December 1966 which adds a little more of general interest. Richard Peskett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Recipe: Take one original RR chassis. Cut steel, roll, bolt and weld together. Cooking time: many years. Consume with relish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Now that looks a good project.......... Please keep us up to date with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 That looking good please keep us updated.... if any other what to do the same, here is a starting point http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C192894....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) Here is a photo ( Library of Congress ) taken during the 1939 in Palestine showing British armoured cars in a Jerusalem. The original Large mb photo link ( which can be downloaded ) on Library of Congress website can be found on this Flickr page DesertBlooms88 Edited November 18, 2012 by DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) Two more photo's here showing Rolls Royce armoured cars in Palestine during the 1930's These photo's are from the Library of Congress website and the LARGE MB downloadable image can be found via the Flickr link. This shot is 1938 and shows a British Army camp in the background. This shot is also 1938 ans is taken at Lydda Railway station DesertBlooms88 Edited November 18, 2012 by DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I'm more intrigued as to what the middle support vehicle is. Nice looking beast, I'd like one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAFMT Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Cant quite see on this small screen, is it one of the Albions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynx42 Rick Cove Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'm more intrigued as to what the middle support vehicle is. Nice looking beast, I'd like one of those. It is a re-bodied Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. Correct front chassis dumb-irons, cross-member, wheels, radiator and guards. And yes I want it too. Regards Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Afterme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAFMT Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Ah, thanks, i need to stop using my phone for looking at the internet and get a new computer sorted out. The Rolls Royce chassis was used as the basis for the wireless tenders used by the Armoured Car Companies under the idea of commonality of parts/ease of maintenance theory so prevalent today. The fact they then went and threw in a large assortment of tenders for the general load carrying role spoilt it a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 What is the truck at the tail end? The image does not show up clear when enlarged as to a name on the radiator top tank. There could be a series of holes along the front cross member which would indicate Leland, and being a 6x4 on singles , could it be an early terrier? (Not the same as the WWII type) Does anyone have a list of vehicles types used in this campaign? Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAFMT Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 6x4 vehicles in use by the RAF in the Middle East were usually Crossley IGLs so... I'll leave it to someone better versed than I to confirm it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) I never even noticed that this vehicle was a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. Again the LARGE MB file from Library of Congress can be found via the Flickr link. Found a photo showing what it should look like. Library of Congress image showing HM King George V and HRH Prince of Wales in Flanders during World War One. Thanks for the information. DesertBlooms88 Edited November 18, 2012 by DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) British Army armoured car convoy in Palestine - The daily 10:30 Jerusalem-Afuleh convoy leaving for the North - circa 1936 LARGE MB file from Library of Congress can be found via the Flickr link http://www.flickr.com/photos/39411748@N06/ DesertBlooms Edited November 18, 2012 by DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) A Rolls Royce armoured car operated by the Royal Air Force at RAF Ramleh in Palestine circa 1930's. This image looks really good at MAX size. This can be viewed via the Flickr link below and then downloading it using the Library of Congress file link for LARGE MB photo. DesertBlooms Edited November 18, 2012 by DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Here is another of this vehicle LARGE MB file from Library of Congress can be found via the Flickr link. DesertBlooms Edited November 18, 2012 by DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) There is that Rolls Royce Silver Ghost again... LARGE MB file from Library of Congress can be found via the Flickr link. An excellent photo here from the 1930's in Palestine, featuring Royal Air Force Rolls Royce armoured cars from the Library of Congress website. DesertBlooms Edited November 18, 2012 by DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_doyle Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 you may already have seen this - the music is annoying but the video is interesting : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) More from the Library of Congress LARGE MB file from Library of Congress can be found via the Flickr link. British Army Eleventh Hussars arriving at Ludd. Train load of armoured cars etc. arriving at the Lydda Junction from Egypt with the 11th Huzars on July 15, 1938 A Rolls Royce armoured car of the 11th Hussars, British Army, in Palestine. [ATTACH=CONFIG]69354[/ATTACH] British ARMY armoured cars transported by rail in Palestine - circa 1936 http://www.flickr.com/photos/39411748@N06/6135667614/in/set-72157631983929201/ DesertBlooms88 Edited November 18, 2012 by DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) This vehicle is a bit differant to the others. Again from the Library of Congress collection. Armoured car at the Damascus Gate during the trouble on the anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, Palestine - circa Nov. 2nd, 1921 DesertBlooms Edited November 18, 2012 by DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSM Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Great images but they beg the question "just who was keeping an eye on who?" Back to basics, for the general benefit of us all, thanks for taking the time to dig them out and posting same. Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Here is another image from the excellent Library of Congress collection. It is slightly out of focus unfortunately. ( LARGE MB file version can be found via the Flickr link ) British armoured cars at Lydda Railway station, Palestine - circa 1938 I just noticed that one of these armoured cars has something extra on top of the turret. DesertBlooms Edited November 18, 2012 by DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) These photos are quite detailed when viewed at there largest size. To download the Library of Congress original file use the Flickr link. Battery of British armoured cars near Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem, Palestine - circa 1938 DesertBlooms88 Edited November 18, 2012 by DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_g_kearney Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Re DesertBloom's post (No 71), this photo is the very devil to find on the Library of Congress website. The link you want is: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2007675259/ Click on the upper of the 'Click for more images' box, then either study each individual photograph or use the 'view pageturner' to find the armoured car as image No 237. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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