The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph Alger Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell.

2022年2月5日 · Ford F30 CMP (30 CWT) The Ford F30 was a four wheel drive truck that replaced the earlier commercially produced Chevrolet 30 CWTs. A major advantage to the truck was its four wheel drive capability and the commonality of engine parts with the Ford Pilot Cars.

Initially LRDG patrols has a single 4WD CMP Ford 15cwt F15 truck used solely by the commander, the rest being given up to ten Chevrolet 30cwt wide-body (WB) trucks. But from March 1941 these Chevrolets were swapped for CMP Ford 30cwt F30, heavier four wheel drive which reduced patrol range.

2016年5月25日 · Since no more Chevrolet WA were available, in March 1941, a number of seventy CMP Ford F30 4×4 30cwt were taken into service by the LRDG. The Ford truck had the same loading capacity as the Chevrolets, but were 4×4 drive and much heavier in weight – what was the reason for fuel consumption which was about the double than it was for the ...

A CMP used by the LRDG in 1941-43. Close to it was the MCP Chevrolet WD 30 CWT 1-1/2 tons truck. As said above, in a state-sponsored agreement only possible in wartime, Ford and Chevrolet trucks shared many parts: The same Sandard cab design was the most obvious. It evolved over the years of production. These were bamed No. 11, 12 and 13 cab ...

CMP in LRDG service LRDG F30 Patrol Truck Thunder Model | No. 35304 | 1:35 Facts Brand: Thunder Model Title: CMP in LRDG service LRDG F30 Patrol Truck Number: 35304 Scale: 1:35 Type: Full kit Released: 2023 New tool Barcode: 5391532331201 (EAN) Topic: Ford F-30 » Trucks (Vehicles) Product timeline

2014年8月14日 · Everything possible was done to convert LRDG vehicles from ordinary small trucks and jeeps into fast, nimble, heavily armed raiding and reconnaissance vehicles. Ford CMP and Chevrolet trucks were standard issue and the famous Willys jeep also became very popular as a patrol commander’s vehicle.

2022年2月5日 · With guns covered, an F30 Ford navigates a sand dune. The pole may mark the border between Egypt and Libya. Not the photographers foot steps in the foreground. A patrol begins camouflaging their F30 as they make a stop in desert scrub. The Lewis Gun is uncovered. Updated on Sat, 02/05/2022 - 14:29.

CMP Ford 8CWT . Le CMP Ford 8CWT fut essayé par les unités néo-zélandaises afin de remplacer le CMP Ford 8CWT. Cependant ce camion 4x4 arriva en même temps que jeep et sa capacité de chargement était inférieure à celle du 15cwt. Il aura donc une carrière assez courte.

Bill Cross reviews Thunder Model's new LRDG CMP F30 Truck in a special limited bonus edition. Introduction. The LRDG or Long-Range Desert Group was a scouting and raiding unit created in 1940 to probe behind Italian lines in North Africa.