US Camouflaged Jeep in Tunisia WW2

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US Camouflaged Jeep in Tunisia WW2

Post by 70th Division » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:38 pm

Hello,

Here is a nice color picture of a Tan and Black camouflaged US Army Air Force Jeep in north Africa, Tunisia.
It is a Life photo.
It would be a great paint scheme for an interesting restoration !!!
Note White Star on Blue Circle on hood, and other equipment !
Also note: The camo painted top canvas !
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Very Nice !!!!!

Here is a tan jeep, likely from same USAAF unit.


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Jeep appears to be Ford Script GPW.


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Ray
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Re: US Camouflaged Jeep in Tunisia WW2

Post by Mark Jesic » Thu Dec 14, 2017 12:54 am

I just love looking at historic photos like this, the colour is an extra bonus. :D Thanks for posting.

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Re: US Camouflaged Jeep in Tunisia WW2

Post by 17thAirborne » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:21 am

Great thread. yest it would make a super camo scheme for a jeep. we dont get many us vehicles in the NA paint schemes lately
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Re: US Camouflaged Jeep in Tunisia WW2

Post by 70th Division » Thu Dec 14, 2017 2:45 pm

Hello,

Thanks Mark and Oz !!

They are great pictures and look like they were taken yesterday !
I know there are more out there, once I find them I will post them.
I think I remember seeing a CCKW painted like the jeeps as well.

I really like the paint scheme and stars on the jeeps, plus we have a picture of a great early 1st Armored Division Halftrack and a Sherman !
Makes them even more interesting !

Best Regards,

Ray

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Re: US Camouflaged Jeep in Tunisia WW2

Post by 70th Division » Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:21 pm

Hello,
Here are some more beautiful pictures of the North Africa Campaign !!
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Best Regards,

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Re: US Camouflaged Jeep in Tunisia WW2

Post by 70th Division » Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:26 pm

Also,

Note how nice and clean, and very well done the painting of the vehicles were done, and well made stars and such.
Quality and pride clearly evident in the work done by the unit !!


Ray


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