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 · LRDG Jeeps tended to be used as pilot cars (patrol O/C and 2 i/c). They rarely stored fuel cans on the Jeep bonnet (hood) or above the rear wheels. They also tended to carry fewer weapons .

This book explains the detail of all the vehicles of the LRDG, as well as their modifications, driving techniques, and special kit for surviving behind enemy lines in one of the most hostile environments on earth.

2025年3月18日 · While the Pink Panther is a very cool and effective vehicle and would be useful to many in the shadows of the SAS halls, I am interested in WW2 historically, and so I think the LRDG Willys Jeep is more the flavour of the sim (at least as I fly it). Note the interesting tactical arrangement of this two vehicle group.

Based upon the Willys MB 1/4 ton Jeep, these special operations vehicles were used by the British Special Air Service (SAS), Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) and Popski's Private Army (PPA) during World War Two.

The legendary desert performance and reliability of the Jeeps made them ideal for LRDG patrols. Some of LRDG's Jeeps were later used in the Balkan and in Italy (where the patrol trucks were of little use).

The light truck 15cwt, appreciably smaller than the 30cwt, was able to transport 750 kg of material. It was especially used like estafette before the arrival of the American jeep (also used by the LRDG). On the contrary 30cwt which had a mill deck out of metal, the 15cwt had a …

LRDG that their founder, Ralph Bagnold, had pitched to General Wavell in June 1940. A bearded and bare-chested private Blondie Goddard of ‘S’ Patrol poses by his Jeep Command Car (date unknown). The twin Vickers Gas-Operated Mk. 1 was the preferred jeep weapon of L Detachment, SAS, in the desert. Its large 300-round pan magazine gave it

All LRDG vehicles can be grouped in three basic categories: pilot vehicles (Ford 01, Chevy 1311 15cwt and later Willy's Jeeps), which were lighter and faster than standard patrol cars, patrol vehicles (Chevy WB, Ford F30 and Chevy 1533 30cwt) which were often equipped for special tasks like carrying medical supplies or light artillery, and ...