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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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Mechanical Transport AP2782A (Section 4) - Ambulances
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Ambulance, 30 cwt 4x2, Albion type 463
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| RAF Ref No | Unknown |
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| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Austin, 4x2, Type K2, Heavy Ambulance
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/887 |
| Engine | Austin 6 cyl, 3.46l, 60 BHP at 3,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 18ft 0in (internal - 8ft 7in); Width - 7ft 3in (internal - 6ft 5in); Height - 9ft 2in (internal - 5ft 5½in); G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - 3-tons 1½ cwt; Laden - 4-tons 0 cwt: |
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| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Ambulance, Heavy, 6x4, Fordson Thames Sussex
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/1584 |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | Introduced 1945 - 1952 |
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Ambulance, Heavy, 6x4, Fordson WOT1
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RAF Ref No |
16A/383 |
| Engine | Ford, petrol V8. Bore: 77.79 mm (30625 in), Stroke: 95.25 mm (3.75 in), Capacity: 3.62 litres (221 cu in), RAC rating - 30.01 hp. Max BHP - 85 at 3,800 rpm; Max torque - 1,800 lbs/ins at 2,000 rpm. |
| Transmission |
Clutch - Single dry plate, 11-1/8 in dia. Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 6.4 to 1, 2nd - 3.1 to 1, 3rd - 1.69 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 7.82 to 1: Front axle - 'H' Section Rear axle - Full floating, spiral bevel drive, ratios 6.67 to 1. Overall ratios - 42.65 to 1, 20.61 to 11.24 to 1, 6.67 to 1, reverse - 52.13 to 1 |
| Performance | Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 8; Radius of Action - 124 miles |
| Dimensions | Length - 22 ft 0 in (internal - 11 ft 0 in); Width - 7 ft 5 in (internal - 6 ft 9 in); Height - 9 ft 6 in (internal - 5 ft 8 in); WB (Front to middle axle) - 11 ft 11½ in; BC - 3 ft 6-1/8 in; G/C - 9 in (rear axle); TC - 60 ft 9 in; Track - 5 ft 7 in (front), 5 ft 2½ in (rear) |
| Weights | Unladen - 4 tons 4½ cwt; Laden - 4 tons 14½ cwt. Standing tonnage - 39.18 tons |
| Body |
Body - Fitted with Carter's "Portland" Type 826 or
Southern "Easylift", two tier stretcher elevating gears which
can be stored when sitting case are being conveyed. Wash basin
with 2¼ gallon water storage tank and accommodation is also provided
for two medical boxes and a "Thomas" splint carrier. Air
conditioning is carried out with the aid of a Clayton Dewandre
heater and ventilators in the roof. Four interior lamps,
enclosed electric gong and searchlight. Two windows on each
side of body and one in each rear door made of Purdah blue laminated
or toughened safety glass. Cab - Enclosed steel panelled cab, seats for driver and one passenger with speaking tube to body. |
| Suspension | Front and rear - Special ambulance 12-leaf springs. |
| Brakes | Foot and hand , Cable operated, self energising internal brakes shoes on all wheels. |
| Wheels/Tyres | Disc 2-piece or divided/9.00-16 singles on all wheels. |
| Notes |
Steering - worm and sector type. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4. |
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Ambulance, Heavy, 3 ton, 4x4, Ford C298QF (F60L)
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| RAF Ref No | Unknown |
| Engine | Ford Mercury petrol V8. Bore: 3.19 in (80.9 mm), Stroke: 3.75 in (95.25 mm), Capacity: 3.91 litres (239 cu in), RAC rating - 32.5 hp. Max BHP - 95 at 3,600 rpm; Max torque - 2,136 lbs/ins at 1,850 rpm. |
| Transmission |
Clutch - Semi-centrifugal single dry plate, 11 in
dia. Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 6.4 to 1, 2nd - 3.1 to 1, 3rd - 1.69 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 7.82 to 1: Transfer case - 2-speed, helical gear drive. Power take off incorporated for driving auxiliary equipment which may be mounted on this chassis. Ratios - 1 to 1 and 1.87 to 1. Front wheel drive can be disengaged in high gear. Front and Rear axle - Full floating, spiral bevel drive, ratios 7.16 to 1: Overall ratios (High) - 46.0 to 1, 22.2 to 12.1 to 1, 7.16 to 1, reverse - 56.3 to 1 Overall ratios (Low) - 86.1 to 1, 41.6 to 22.7 to 1, 13.4 to 1, reverse - 105.2 to 1 |
| Performance | Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 7½-8; Radius of Action - 190 miles |
| Dimensions | Length - 19 ft 3¼ in; Width - 7 ft 6¼ in; Height - 9 ft 1½ in; WB - 13 ft 2¼ in; G/C - 11¼ in (rear axle); TC - 66 ft; Track - 5 ft 10½ in (front), 5 ft 9 (rear) |
| Weights | Unladen - not stated; Laden - 5 tons 8 cwt. |
| Body |
Body - Lindsay House type (Van type). Four
stretchers, two each side. Lower stretchers are on lockers,
upper on elevating gear. Upper stretchers can be lowered to
form seats for sitting patients. Communication bellows between
cab and body. Fitted with attendant's seat ands water tank.
Air conditioning by means of fan and Stewart Warner petrol heater in
body.
Cab - Canadian Military Pattern Model 13 cab, seating two. Enclosed steel panelled with detachable top. Reverse slope windscreen in two sections. |
| Suspension | Semi-elliptical special ambulance springs with hydraulic shock absorbers. |
| Brakes | Foot, hydraulic vacuum servo assisted on all wheels. Hand brake - mechanical on propeller shaft in rear of transfer box. |
| Wheels/Tyres | WD Divided type/10.50-16 |
| Notes |
Steering - Right hand drive, worm and roller. Electrical equipment - 6V. Also shown in AP2782A, Section 4 |
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Light Ambulance, 4x4, Humber
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| RAF Ref No | Unknown |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Ambulance, 4x2, Morris CV11/30
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| RAF Ref No | Unknown |
| Engine | 16A/1472 |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
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| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
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Morris 4x2, Type 'Y', Light Ambulance
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| RAF Ref No | Unknown |
| Engine | Morris, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 75 mm (2.95 in), Stroke: 102 mm (4.01 in), Capacity: 1.8 litres (110 Cu in). RAC rating - 13.94 hp.. Max BHP - 36 at 3,600 rpm. |
| Transmission |
Clutch - Borg and Beck, Single dry plate 8 in
diameter. Gearbox - 4 speed and reverse, synchromesh. Ratios - 1st - 3.98 to 1, 2nd - 2.29 to 1, 3rd - 1.48 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, Reverse - 3.98 to 1. Front axle - 'H' Section Rear axle - ¾-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 5.428 to 1 Overall ratios - 21.58 to 1, 12.425 to 1, 8.025 to 1, 4th - 5.428 to 1, Reverse - 21.58 to 1: |
| Performance | Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 16; Radius of Action - 128 miles |
| Dimensions | Length - 14 ft 11 in (internal - 7 ft 10 in); Width - 5 ft 10 in (internal - 5 ft 4 in); Height - 7 ft 3 in (internal - 4 ft 8 in); WB - 8 ft 4 in; G/C - not stated; TC - 41 ft 10 in (Right), 42 ft 3 in (Left); Track - 4 ft 2 in (front), 4 ft 6 in (rear): |
| Weights | Unladen - 1 ton 6 cwt; Laden - 1 ton 16 cwt: Standing tonnage - 15.6 tons. |
| Body |
Body - Wooden construction with metal gusset plates.
Close boarded sides and front, 17 in high. 9 in wheel arches.
Fixed canvas tilt, full width tailboard with double hinges, to form
rear step. Accommodation for four stretchers carried on steel
framework on two tiers. Hinged seats over wheel arches to
provide for six sitting patients as an alternative to four
stretchers. Canvas curtain at rear. Cab - All enclosed seating driver and one passenger, spare wheel carried on top of cab. |
| Suspension | Semi elliptical, front and rear with hydraulic shock absorbers. |
| Brakes | Hydraulic foot brakes on all wheels, mechanical hand brake on rear wheels. |
| Wheels/Tyres | Spoke disc 4.50 x 16/7.00-16 HD singles |
| Notes |
Steering - Bishop cam. Also shown in AP2782A, Section 4. |
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Light Ambulance, 4x2, Standard 14 hp |
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| RAF Ref No | Unknown |
| Engine | Standard, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 73 mm (2.87 in), Stroke: 106 mm (4.17 in), Capacity: 1.778 litres (108.38 Cu in). RAC rating - 13.23 hp. Max BHP - 48 at 3,800 rpm. |
| Transmission |
Clutch - Borg and Beck, Single dry plate 8 in
diameter. Gearbox - 4 speed and reverse. Ratios - 1st - 3.94 to 1, 2nd - 2.43 to 1, 3rd - 1.26 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, Reverse - 3.94 to 1. Front axle - 'H' Section Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 5.25 to 1 Overall ratios - 20.72 to 1, 12.75 to 1, 7.62 to 1, 4th - 5.25 to 1, Reverse - 20.72 to 1: |
| Performance | Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 14; Radius of Action - 170 miles |
| Dimensions | Length - 14 ft 11 in (internal - 7 ft 10 in); Width - 5 ft 10 in (internal - 5 ft 4 in); Height - 7 ft 3 in (internal - 4 ft 8 in); WB - 8 ft 4 in; G/C - 7 in; TC - 41 ft 0 in; Track - 4 ft 1-1/8 in (front), 4 ft 3½ in (rear): |
| Weights | Unladen - 1 ton 8 cwt; Laden - 1 ton 18 cwt: Standing tonnage - 13.25 tons. |
| Body |
Body - Board sided truck type with rigid canvas
canopy. The body is built up on hardwood runners reinforced
with steel plates. Double curtain of canvas closes up rear of
body and is fastened down with quick release buckles. Full
width tailboard to assist in loading. Four stretchers are
carried on steel channels which may be housed in steel clips when
not in use. An extractor type ventilator is fitted in the
roof. Cab - Steel panelled to seat driver and one passenger. Spare wheel carried on top of cab. Sliding panel in partition for communication and reversing purpose. |
| Suspension | Semi elliptical, front and rear with hydraulic shock absorbers. |
| Brakes | Mechanical foot and hand brakes on all wheels. |
| Wheels/Tyres | Dunlop pierced disc 3.50 x 16/Dunlop 6.00-16 singles |
| Notes |
Steering - Bishop cam and lever. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4. |
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Light Ambulance, 4x2, Standard 12 hp
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| RAF Ref No | Unknown |
| RAF Ref No | Unknown |
| Engine | Standard, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 69.5 mm (2.74 in), Stroke: 106 mm (4.17 in), Capacity: 1.609 litres (98.192 cu in). RAC rating - 11.98 hp. Max BHP - 44 at 4,000 rpm. |
| Transmission |
Clutch - Borg and Beck, Single dry plate. Gearbox - 4 speed and reverse. Ratios - 1st - 3.95 to 1, 2nd - 2.43 to 1, 3rd - 1.45 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, Reverse - 3.95 to 1. Front axle - 'H' Section Rear axle - Semi-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 4.86 to 1 Overall ratios - 19.18 to 1, 11.8 to 1, 7.06 to 1, 4th - 4.86 to 1, Reverse - 19.18 to 1: |
| Performance | Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 16; Radius of Action - 160 miles |
| Dimensions | Length - 15 ft 2¼ in (internal - 7 ft 7-5/8 in); Width - 5 ft 10 in (internal - 5 ft 5¾ in); Height - 7 ft 3 in (internal - 4 ft 8 in); WB - 8 ft 4 in; G/C - 8 in; TC - 40 ft 0 in; Track - 4 ft 0-3/8 in (front), 4 ft 3 in (rear): |
| Weights | Unladen - 1 ton 8 cwt; Laden - 1 ton 18 cwt: Standing tonnage - 13.25 tons. |
| Body |
Body - Board sided truck type with rigid canvas
canopy. The body is built up on hardwood runners reinforced
with steel plates. Double curtain of canvas closes up rear of
body and is fastened down with quick release buckles. Full
width tailboard to assist in loading. Four stretchers are
carried on steel channels which may be housed in steel clips when
not in use. An extractor type ventilator is fitted in the
roof. Cab - Steel panelled to seat driver and one passenger. Spare wheel carried on top of cab. Sliding panel in partition for communication and reversing purpose. |
| Suspension | Semi elliptical, front and rear. |
| Brakes | Mechanical foot and hand brakes on all wheels. |
| Wheels/Tyres | Dunlop pierced disc 3.50 x 16/Dunlop 6.00-16 singles |
| Notes |
Steering - Marles cam and roller. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4. |
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