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Subject: Volkswagen WRAC 9/12/2023, 07:39
Don't think we have had this photo on the site?
Lance Corporals Carter and Driscol both Provosts in the Womens Royal Army Corps (WRAC) make sure their Volkswagen Beetle is immaculate prior to heading out on patrol as part of the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) in Germany, 1958.(source:Royal Military Police Museum)
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gfletcher Private
Number of posts : 2 Registration date : 2023-12-09
Subject: Re: Volkswagen WRAC 9/12/2023, 12:19
I think this is 101 Provost Company probably during its time at Bad Oynhausen. RLC Museum should have the Key Card which will give its chassis number and strike-off details but not much more.
alan8376 Maj Gen
Number of posts : 778 Age : 76 Localisation : Norfolk, UK Cap Badge : REME Places Served : Carlisle AAS, Aden, Hildesheim, Bordon, Fallingbostel, Dover, NI Tours, Osnabruck, Herford, Muenster, UN Nicosia, SBA Dhekellia Cyprus x2, Waterbeach, Civi Street 1988. Retired from VOSA 2007. Registration date : 2009-07-28
Subject: Re: Volkswagen WRAC 9/12/2023, 16:02
Fletcher, I suppose it is a CARD. Don't think there will be much more! However, someone may own it already and have the Card?
Other Collectors without a Card, now have a go at checking if their VW is listed?
Alan
alan8376 Maj Gen
Number of posts : 778 Age : 76 Localisation : Norfolk, UK Cap Badge : REME Places Served : Carlisle AAS, Aden, Hildesheim, Bordon, Fallingbostel, Dover, NI Tours, Osnabruck, Herford, Muenster, UN Nicosia, SBA Dhekellia Cyprus x2, Waterbeach, Civi Street 1988. Retired from VOSA 2007. Registration date : 2009-07-28
Subject: Re: Volkswagen WRAC 23/12/2023, 10:17
Sorry, I have no story to this collection. It is worth a look!
Do I spot a centre located Steering Wheel on the vehicle with it's pulled back hood
Alan
Thanks Alan.
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steve LE Maj
Number of posts : 1027 Age : 75 Localisation : near Cuxhaven Cap Badge : Royal Signals + Royal Engineers Places Served : Verden-Aller + Willich + Iserlohn + Hameln Registration date : 2010-02-14
Number of posts : 778 Age : 76 Localisation : Norfolk, UK Cap Badge : REME Places Served : Carlisle AAS, Aden, Hildesheim, Bordon, Fallingbostel, Dover, NI Tours, Osnabruck, Herford, Muenster, UN Nicosia, SBA Dhekellia Cyprus x2, Waterbeach, Civi Street 1988. Retired from VOSA 2007. Registration date : 2009-07-28
Subject: Re: Volkswagen WRAC 24/12/2023, 09:21
Steve,
Thanks, I'll leave it here as an amazing collection of vehicles collected. Why? Its such a BIG collection!.
Maybe the Americans banned them on the road for a reason?
I note the rather centre steering wheel on the uncovered car. Even the Speedo Head appears on the left of the steering wheel as well. Weird?
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alan8376 Maj Gen
Number of posts : 778 Age : 76 Localisation : Norfolk, UK Cap Badge : REME Places Served : Carlisle AAS, Aden, Hildesheim, Bordon, Fallingbostel, Dover, NI Tours, Osnabruck, Herford, Muenster, UN Nicosia, SBA Dhekellia Cyprus x2, Waterbeach, Civi Street 1988. Retired from VOSA 2007. Registration date : 2009-07-28
Subject: Re: Volkswagen WRAC 24/12/2023, 10:52
Steve, I cant remember how to delete in total
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steve LE Maj
Number of posts : 1027 Age : 75 Localisation : near Cuxhaven Cap Badge : Royal Signals + Royal Engineers Places Served : Verden-Aller + Willich + Iserlohn + Hameln Registration date : 2010-02-14
Subject: Re: Volkswagen WRAC 24/12/2023, 15:51
Alan, have a recent German magazine with six pages devoted to "Ein Hirst-Käfer von 1946" a split rear screen still around today, had a part ownership of a 1949 split screen back in the late 60s in 1 Div Verden-Aller, so the above brilliant photo must be 1950s, best not publish the article here due to copyright, drop me a line privately if you want a scan. Cheers.
Cherylburgess LCpl
Number of posts : 6 Registration date : 2023-11-03
Subject: Re: Volkswagen WRAC 27/12/2023, 14:25
Lcpl carter and driscol.I went up the Herts mountains in a white beetle with the top off With Rohan Gangel 1972
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Sinclair Cpl
Number of posts : 16 Registration date : 2015-12-02
Subject: Re: Volkswagen WRAC 26/2/2024, 09:03
I know the owner of that exact car, in a German collection. The tag under the bonnet identifies its service details.
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