Vehicle Numbers - 237 Petrol Depot RASC

Discussion in 'Vehicle Names and Census Numbers' started by Tom OBrien, Jun 1, 2018.

  1. Tom OBrien

    Tom OBrien Senior Member

    Hi,

    Only a couple of numbers, but they are for Austin K5's!

    Source is WO171/2288 - 237 Petrol Depot RASC war diary.

    5193580 - Austin K5 3-ton 4 x 4 - taken on charge on 18 May 1944, suffered ignition troubles on 30 May 44 and condemned by REME, and replaced by:

    5193150 - Austin K5 3-ton 4 x 4 - taken on charge on 1 June 1944, landed on Queen Beach on D Day but destroyed in fire at Petrol Depot on 8 June 1944. Replaced by a third K5 on 28 June 1944.

    Regards

    Tom
     
  2. KevinT

    KevinT Senior Member

    Hi Tom,
    As always thanks for those.
    Both from S2552 2050 Austin K5's L5192149 - L5194198

    cheers
    Kevin
     

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