2782A - Section 13

Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation

Mechanical Transport AP2782A (Section 13) - Refuellers and Tankers (Fuel, Oil and Water)

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854, 2,000 gallon JPA tanker AEC, 6x6, Type 0854, 2,000 gallon AVTUR refueller Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1500 (Vehicle); 16A/617 (Chassis):
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854, 2,500 gallon AVGAS refueller Mk 2 Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/554 (Vehicle); 16A/613 (Chassis)
Engine	AEC type A196, CI, 6 cyl. Bore: 105 mm (4.134 in), Stroke: 146 mm (5.749 in), Capacity: 7.58 litres (462.6 cu in). Max BHP - 95 at 1,800 rpm (governed); Max torque - 3.720 lbs/ins at 1,200 rpm. RAC Rating - 41 hp.
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse with constant mesh 3rd gear. Ratios: 1st - 4.38 to 1, 2nd - 2.69 to 1, 3rd - 1.59 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 5.33 to 1 (early vehicles), 5.14 to 1 (later vehicles): Auxiliary box - 2-speed. Ratios 1 to 1 and 2.91 to 1. Front wheel drive automatically engaged in low gear. Front axle - Fully-floating double reduction bevel and double helical gears. Ratio 7.9 to 1. Rear axle - Semi-floating, overhead worm drive, ratio 8.25 to 1. Overall ratios (High) - 36.1 to 1, 22.2 to 1, 13.1 to 1, 8.25 to 1, Reverse - 43.8 to 1 (Mk2), 42.4 (Mk 4). Overall ratios (Low) - 100.6 to 1, 61.8 to 1, 36.5 to 1, 23.0 to 1, Reverse - 122.1 to 1 (Mk 2), 117.8 (Mk 4).
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - not stated; Radius of Action - not stated
Dimensions	Length - 25 ft 9 in; Width - 7 ft 10 in; Height - 10 ft 10 in; WB - 14 ft 9-1/8 in; BC - 4 ft 3¼ in; G/C - 13 in (front axle); TC - 70 ft; Track - 6 ft 3-1/8 in (front), 6 ft 1 in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 10 tons 11¾ cwt; Laden - 19 tons 11 cwt. Standing tonnage - 54.71 ton (Mk 2).
Equipment	Cab - Fully enclosed, steel panelled forward control type cab, seating two with sliding panel in roof for access to searchlight. No firescreen fitted behind cab. A 2,500 gallon petrol tank with three transverse baffle plates is mounted in steel cradles on chassis. Pumping equipment is housed in a compartment at rear of the tank, comprising a Stuart-Turner Type P5XC petrol engine coupled by a worm reduction gear to two Zwicky fuel pumps. Mounted on hose reels in pump compartment, are four 45 ft length of hose, 1½ in bore delivery hose. Hose stowage boxes at the top of the tank contain six 16 ft lengths of 2½ in bore suction hose. Delivery capacities: - One hose and nozzle - 25-35 gpm Two hoses and nozzles - 45-55 gpm Three hoses and nozzles - 55-65 gpm Four hoses and nozzles - 65-75 gpm
Suspension	Front - Semi elliptical. Rear - Semi elliptical mounted at centre of spring chair.
Brakes	Foot - Hydraulic, vacuum servo assisted on all wheels. Hand - mechanical on four rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Split disc type, 10 stud/13.50-20 or 14.00-20 Cross-country singles all round.
Notes	Steering - Worm and nut. Electrical System - 24V starting, 12V lighting, balanced three wire system. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854, 2,500 gallon AVGAS refueller Mk 4 Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/620 (Vehicle); 16A/617 (Chassis):
Engine	AEC type A196, CI, 6 cyl. Bore: 105 mm (4.134 in), Stroke: 146 mm (5.749 in), Capacity: 7.58 litres (462.6 cu in). Max BHP - 95 at 1,800 rpm (governed); Max torque - 3.720 lbs/ins at 1,200 rpm. RAC Rating - 41 hp.
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse with constant mesh 3rd gear. Ratios: 1st - 4.38 to 1, 2nd - 2.69 to 1, 3rd - 1.59 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 5.33 to 1 (early vehicles), 5.14 to 1 (later vehicles): Auxiliary box - 2-speed. Ratios 1 to 1 and 2.91 to 1. Front wheel drive automatically engaged in low gear. Front axle - Fully-floating double reduction bevel and double helical gears. Ratio 7.9 to 1. Rear axle - Fully floating, overhead worm drive, ratio 8.25 to 1. Overall ratios (High) - 36.1 to 1, 22.2 to 1, 13.1 to 1, 8.25 to 1, Reverse - 42.4. Overall ratios (Low) - 100.6 to 1, 61.8 to 1, 36.5 to 1, 23.0 to 1, Reverse - 117.8.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - not stated; Radius of Action - not stated
Dimensions	Length - 25 ft 9 in; Width - 7 ft 10 in; Height - 11 ft 10 in (Mk 4); WB - 14 ft 9-1/8 in; BC - 4 ft 3¼ in; G/C - 13 in (front axle); TC - 70 ft; Track - 6 ft 3-1/8 in (front), 6 ft 1 in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 10 tons 11¾ cwt; Laden - 19 tons 11 cwt. Standing tonnage - 55.47 tons (Mk 4)
Equipment	Cab - Fully enclosed, steel panelled forward control type cab, seating two with sliding panel in roof for access to searchlight. No firescreen fitted behind cab. A 2,500 gallon petrol tank with three transverse baffle plates is mounted in steel cradles on chassis. Pumping equipment is housed in a compartment at rear of the tank, comprising a Stuart-Turner Type P5XC petrol engine coupled by a worm reduction gear to two Zwicky fuel pumps. Mounted on a hose reel in pump compartment is one 30 ft length of hose, 1½ in bore delivery hose fitted with Zwicky Type K trigger nozzle. Mounted on platforms at the forward end of the tank are two 13 ft elevating booms, each with a 12 ft length of 1½ in bore delivery hose and a Zwicky Type K trigger nozzle. Hose stowage boxes at the top of the tank contain three 16 ft lengths of 2½ in bore suction hose. Delivery capacities: - One boom and nozzle - 30-40 gpm Two booms and nozzles - 55-65 gpm Two booms and reel hose and nozzles - 65-75 gpm
Suspension	Front - Semi elliptical. Rear - Semi elliptical mounted at centre of spring chair.
Brakes	Foot - Hydraulic, vacuum servo assisted on all wheels. Hand - mechanical on four rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Split disc type, 10 stud/13.50-20 or 14.00-20 Cross-country singles all round.
Notes	Steering - Worm and nut. Electrical System - 24V starting, 12V lighting, balanced three wire system. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854, 2,500 gallon AVTUR refueller Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1394 (Vehicle); 16A/617 (Chassis):
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Albion, 4x2, 350 gallon petrol tanker
RAF Ref No	not stated
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

AEC, 6x6, Type 0854, 2,500 gallon AVTUR refueller (with PTO drive, 150 gpm pump and Stream-Line filter K5518) Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, 6x6, 2,500-gallon, AEC 0854 (Avtur/Avtag, Boom type, open line) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1473 (Vehicle); 16A/617 (Chassis):
Engine	AEC type A196, diesel, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 95 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 25ft 6in; Width - 7ft 6in; Height - 10ft 6in; WB - 19ft 2in; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - 10 tons 12 cwt; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Open-line refueller, delivery through two Stream-Line Type K5518 filters to two single nozzles booms.

Bedford, 4x4, QL chassis with Butterfield 1,000-gallon petrol tank
RAF Ref No	not stated
Engine	Bedford, 6 cyl, petrol, OHV. Bore: 85.72 mm (3.375 in), Stroke: 101.6 mm (4 in), Capacity: 3.518 litres (214.7 cu in), Max BHP - 72 at 3,000 rpm; Max torque - 1,944 lbs/ins at 1,200 rpm. RAC Rating - 27.34 hp
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 7.22 to 1, 2nd - 3.47 to 1, 3rd - 1.71 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 7.15 to 1: Auxiliary gearbox - 2-speed: (High) 1.185 to 1 and (Low) 2.292 to 1. Front axle - Full-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.16 to 1 Rear axle - Full-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.16 to 1: Overall ratios (High) - 52.74 to 1, 25.36 to 1, 12.50 to 1, 7.31 to 1, Reverse - 52.25 to 1. Overall ratios (Low) - 102.3 to 1, 49.03 to 1, 24.16 to 1, 14.13 to 1, Reverse - 101.04 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 8; Radius of Action - 230 miles
Dimensions	Length - 19ft 6 in; Width - 7ft 5 in; Height - 8ft 7 in; WB - 11ft 9 in; G/C - 12in (front and rear axles); TC - 54 ft, Track - 5 ft 8 in (front), 5 ft 6½ in (rear).
Weights	Unladen - not stated; Laden - 7 tons 5 cwt.
Equipment	Cab - Enclosed steel panelled cab seating driver and one passenger. The 1,000 gallon Butterfield petrol tank is mounted directly to the chassis with petrol pump driven by power take off. Petrol pump, air separator, control valves, filters, flow meter and remote throttle control housed in pump compartment. Tank is provided with two 1½ in delivery points. Stowage boxes are fitted and contain six 10 ft 3 in lengths of delivery hose and two 11 ft 3 in lengths of suction hose.
Suspension	Semi elliptical, front and rear with hydraulic shock absorbers all round.
Brakes	Foot, hydraulic vacuum servo assisted on all wheels. Hand brake - mechanical on rear wheels. Trailer brake connection - Single line vacuum.
Wheels/Tyres	6.00-20 WD Divided disc/10.50-20
Notes	Steering - Worm and Sector. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

Bedford, 4x4, QL chassis with Butterfield 950-gallon petrol tank Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	not stated
Engine	Bedford, 6 cyl, petrol, OHV. Bore: 85.72 mm (3.375 in), Stroke: 101.6 mm (4 in), Capacity: 3.518 litres (214.7 cu in), Max BHP - 72 at 3,000 rpm; Max torque - 1,944 lbs/ins at 1,200 rpm. RAC Rating - 27.34 hp
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 7.22 to 1, 2nd - 3.47 to 1, 3rd - 1.71 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 7.15 to 1: Auxiliary gearbox - 2-speed: (High) 1.185 to 1 and (Low) 2.292 to 1. Front axle - Full-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.16 to 1 Rear axle - Full-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 6.16 to 1: Overall ratios (High) - 52.74 to 1, 25.36 to 1, 12.50 to 1, 7.31 to 1, Reverse - 52.25 to 1. Overall ratios (Low) - 102.3 to 1, 49.03 to 1, 24.16 to 1, 14.13 to 1, Reverse - 101.04 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 8; Radius of Action - 230 miles
Dimensions	Length - 19ft 6 in; Width - 7ft 5 in; Height - 8ft 7 in; WB - 11ft 9 in; G/C - 12in (front and rear axles); TC - 54 ft, Track - 5 ft 8 in (front), 5 ft 6½ in (rear).
Weights	Unladen - not stated; Laden - 7 tons 5 cwt.
Equipment	Cab - Enclosed steel panelled cab seating driver and one passenger. The 950 gallon Butterfield petrol tank with two compartments at the rear is mounted directly to the chassis. These compartments contain the 'Bradford' 3 hp petrol engine and the 'Drum' pump. The pump compartment also contains the air separator, control valves, filter and flow meter. Hose storage boxes are fitted along the sides of the tank and contain six 10 ft 3 in lengths of delivery hose and two 11 ft 3 in lengths of suction hose.
Suspension	Semi elliptical, front and rear with hydraulic shock absorbers all round.
Brakes	Foot, hydraulic vacuum servo assisted on all wheels. Hand brake - mechanical on rear wheels. Trailer brake connection - Single line vacuum.
Wheels/Tyres	6.00-20 WD Divided disc/10.50-20
Notes	Steering - Worm and Sector. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

Brockhouse, 4-wheeled trailer with 900-gallon petrol tank (Bellamy) Trailer, gasoline, 900-gallon Brockhouse, 5 ton, Mk 2 with Zwicky equipment Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1548
Chassis details	See entry in Section 15
Equipment	The 900 gallon tank (Bellamy) with two compartments at the rear is mounted directly to the chassis. The left hand compartment contains the Zwicky pump and the right hand compartment contains the Lister type AH engine. Double doors on the sides give access to each compartment. The air separator, control valves and flow meter are contained in the pump compartment and are part of the pump. Two delivery points protrude from the top of the tank. Hose storage boxes are fitted along the sides of the tank and contain six 10 ft 4 in long delivery hoses and two 10 ft 2 in suction hose.
Dimensions	Length (less tow-bar) - 15 ft 6 in, (21 ft 8 in with tow-bar); Width - 7 ft 8 in; Height - 8 ft 1 in;
Weights	Unladen - 3 tons 7 cwt; Laden - 4 tons 18 cwt:
Notes	Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

Bedford, 4x4, Model QL, 850-gallon AVTUR refueller (with booms) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1297 (Vehicle); 16A/695 (Chassis):
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Eagle, 5/6 ton, 4-wheeled trailer with 900-gallon petrol tank (Bellamy)
RAF Ref No	16A/1548?
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Tyres
Notes

Thompson, 3x2, 500-gallon petrol and oil tank Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1100
Engine	Ford, Model E93A, 4 cyl, petrol. Bore: 63.5 mm (2.5 in), Stroke: 92.5 mm (3.64 in), Capacity: 1.172 litres (71.55 cu in). RAC Rating - 10 hp
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate Gearbox - 3 speed and 1 reverse with PTO. Ratios: 1st - 3.07 to 1, 2nd - 1.77 to 1, 3rd - 1 to 1, reverse - 4.01to 1, PTO - 1 to 1: Rear axle - Spiral bevel pinion and gear, the axle shafts are fitted with sprockets which are connected to the rear driving wheels by means of roller chain. Ratio 5.1 to 1: Overall ratios - 15.657 to 1, 9.027 to 1, 5.1 to 1, Reverse - 20.451 to 1.
Performance	Road Speeds - 1st - 15 mph, 2nd - 9 mph, 4.4 mph; MPG - not stated; Radius of Action - not stated.
Dimensions	Length - 17 ft 9 in; Width - 6 ft 4 in; Height - 5 ft 10 in; WB - 11 ft 6 in; G/C - 12 in; TC - 25 ft; Track - 5 ft 4 in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 2 tons 2 cwt; Laden - 4 tons
Equipment	Cab - open type. The carrier tank is divided into two compartments of which the front one is for petrol (500 gallons) and the rear one for lubricating oil (50 gallons). The pumping equipment is located at the rear of the carrier tank and included two Varley pumps, an air separator and two Kent meters. The petrol pump is of the gear type and the oil pump of the rotor type, both pumps are driven by a Texrope drive from a shaft coupled to a PTO from the vehicle gearbox. The petrol delivery hose is 20 ft long and the oil delivery hose 15 ft long , two suction hoses, one 15 ft long and the other 6 ft long are provided for petrol and oil respectively. The pump capacities are 20 gpm (petrol) and 2-3 gph (oil).
Suspension	Semi elliptical, front and rear.
Brakes	Hand - internal expanding type, fitted to rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Three piece, central nave disc/7.50-20 Cross-country at rear, HD at front.
Notes	Electrical equipment - 6V, ignition system - coil.. Steering - Worm and sector by single front wheel. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

Chevrolet, 3 ton, 4x4, Model C60L chassis with 350-gallon petrol tank
RAF Ref No	not stated
Engine	Chevrolet, 6 cyl, petrol. Bore: 88.9 mm (3½ in), Stroke: 95.23 mm (3¾ in), Capacity: 3.54 litres, RAC rating - 29.4 hp. Max BHP - 85 at 3,400 rpm; Max torque - 2,040 lbs/ins at 1,200 rpm.
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate 10¾ in dia. Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 7.058 to 1, 2nd - 3.48 to 1, 3rd - 1.71 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 6.982 to 1: Auxiliary - Ratios: (High) Direct (1 to 1) and (Low) 1.87 to 1. Front wheel drive can be disengaged in High gear. Front axle - Full floating, spiral bevel drive. Ratio - 7.2 to 1 Rear axle - Full floating, spiral bevel drive, ratio - 7.2 to 1: Overall ratios (High) - 52.0 to 1, 25.0 to 1, 12.3 to 1, 7.2 to 1, Reverse - 51.5 to 1. Overall ratios (Low) - 97.23 to 1, 46.74 to 1, 23.00 to 1, 13.46 to 1, Reverse - 96.29 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 8; Radius of Action - 190 miles
Dimensions	Length - 20 ft 0 in; Width - 7 ft 4 in; Height - 7 ft 6 in (stripped shipping height - 6 ft 9 in); WB 13 ft 2 in; G/C - 11 in; TC -67 ft; Track - 5 ft 8½ in (front), 5 ft 9 in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - not stated; Laden - 6 tons 12 cwt:
Equipment	Cab - Canadian Military Pattern model 13 cab, seating two including the driver. Detachable top to reduce shipping height. Reverse slope windscreen The body fitted to this vehicle is basically similar to that shown lower for the Bedford OY chassis except: - The tank capacity is actually 400 Imperial gallons. It is equipped with a power-operated pump (from a PTO) in addition to hand pumps. Capacity is 1,000 gph. At the rear of the elliptical tank is a rectangular compartment housing filters, hoses, etc. Vehicle is equipped with four six candle filters, two each side of the tank. Similar to Metafilter and interchangeable as a complete unit with Metafilter or Stellar. Hand pumps, taps, hoses, strainers and floats interchangeable with WD 350 water tank shown above.
Suspension	Semi elliptical, front and rear with hydraulic shock absorbers.
Brakes	Foot - hydraulic vacuum servo assisted on all wheels. Hand - mechanical on rear wheels. Trailer brake connection - Single line vacuum
Wheels/Tyres	WD Divided type 20-6/10.50-20
Notes	Steering - Right hand drive, Ball bearing nut and sector. Electrical equipment - 6V. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

Bedford, 4x4, Model QL, 950-gallon AVTUR refueller (with booms and power take-off) Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 3-ton, 4x4, 950-gallon, Bedford QLC (Avtur/Avtag, boom type, open line ) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1393 (Vehicle); 16A/695 (Chassis):
Engine	Bedford, petrol, 6cyl, ohv, liquid cooled, 72 bhp @ 3,000 rpm.
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 19ft 7in; Width - 7ft 2in; Height - 9ft 8in; WB - 12ft 0in; G/C - 1ft 0in; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 5 tons 6 cwt; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Open-line refueller; delivery through two single-nozzle booms each supplied through a Stream-Line, Type K8913 filter. Maximum pumping rate 100 gpm

Brockhouse, 5-ton, Mk 2, 4-wheel trailer with 450-gallon oil tank Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/569
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Tyres
Notes

Bedford, 3 ton, 4x2, Model OY chassis with 350-gallon water tank Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/690 (Mk 1); 16A/689 (Mk 2)
Engine	Bedford, 6 cyl, petrol, OHV. Bore: 85.72 mm (3.725 in), Stroke: 101.6mm (4 in), Capacity: 3.518 litres (214.7 cu in), Max BHP - 72 at 3,000 rpm,(governed); Max torque - 1,944 lbs/ins at 1,200 rpm. RAC Rating - 27.34 hp
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate 10 in dia. Gearbox - 4 speed and 1 reverse. Ratios: 1st - 7.22 to 1, 2nd - 3.47 to 1, 3rd - 1.71 to 1, 4th - 1 to 1, reverse - 7.15 to 1: Front axle - 'I' Section Rear axle - Full-floating, spiral bevel, ratio 7.4 to 1: Overall ratios - 53.43 to 1, 25.68 to 1, 12.65 to 1, 7.4 to 1, Reverse - 52.91 to 1.
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 9; Radius of Action - 280 miles
Dimensions	Length - 20ft 1 in; Width - 6 ft 7 in; Height - 7 ft 7 in (stripped shipping height - 7 ft 0 in); WB - 13ft 1in; G/C - 9in (rear axle); TC - 66 ft, Track - 5 ft 4 in (front), 5 ft 2½ in (rear)
Weights	Unladen - 3-tons 11 cwt (Mk 1), 3 tons 12¼ cwt (Mk 2); Laden - 5 tons 7 cwt.
Equipment	350 gallon tank mounted on to chassis and fitted with two hand operated pumps and duplicated sets of complete filtering equipment. Each pump capable of delivering a complete tankful in one hour. Filtering equipment and delivery hose are stored in locker built into rear of tank. Camouflage tilt carried on detachable structure. Cab - Fully enclosed steel panelled cab seating two, including driver.
Suspension	Front - Semi elliptical with hydraulic shock absorbers. Rear - Semi elliptical (progressive type) with hydraulic shock absorbers.
Brakes	Foot, hydraulic vacuum servo assisted on all wheels. Hand brake - mechanical on rear wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Divided disc 6.00x16 8 stud/10.50-16 Trak-Grip.
Notes	Steering - Worm and sector. Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

Bedford, 30 cwt, 4x2, Model MWC chassis with 200-gallon water tank/Bedford, 15 cwt, 4x2, Model MWC chassis with 200-gallon water tank
RAF Ref No	16A/673 (Mk 1); 6A/674 (Mk 2)
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Reclassified to 15 cwt in 1949?

Bedford, 3 ton, 4x2, Model OYC chassis with 500-gallon water tank
RAF Ref No	16A/691 (Vehicle);
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

ECD 300 gallon water purification plant on Brockhouse, Mk 1 trailer Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	not stated
Chassis details	See entry in Section 15.
Equipment	300-gallon water tank with compartment on forward end for stowage of portable water container and compartment at rear end for sterilisation and filtration plant. Wooden lockers at side for tools and chemicals. Plant - ECD Water purification plant, comprising Model 5 JAP 4 hp petrol engine, rotary pump and DC electric generator. Pump capacity 500 gph against delivery pressure of 100 lbs/sq in. Dosing tanks, electrolytic cell, metafilter and control panel. Semi-rotary hand pumps for emergency use, suction and delivery hoses.
Dimensions	Length (less tow-bar) - 16 ft 3 in; Width - 7 ft 6 in; Height - 7 ft 3 in;
Weights	Unladen - 2 tons 19½ cwt; Laden - 4 tons 6¼ cwt:
Notes

Bedford, 4x4, QL chassis with 850-gallon petrol/100 gallon oil tank (with booms) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/700
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Bedford, 4x4, QL chassis with 850-gallon petrol/100 gallon oil tank Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/699
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Tasker, 15 cwt, 2-wheeled trailer with 150 gallon water tank Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/484
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Tasker, 15 cwt, 2-wheeled trailer equipped for engine coolant replenishment Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1206
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Bedford, 4x4, QL chassis with 1,000-gallon water tank (photographic) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/710 (Vehicle); 16A/693 (Chassis):
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Bedford, 3 ton, 4x2, Model OYC chassis with 670-gallon water tank Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/898
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

ECD 300 gallon water purification plant on Brockhouse, Mk 2 trailer
RAF Ref No	16A/583
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Tyres
Notes

Bedford, 3 ton, 4x2, Type OLAC chassis with 670-gallon water tank (Butterfield) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1392 (Vehicle); 16A/1542 (Chassis):
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Trailer, gasoline, 900-gallon Brockhouse, 5 ton, Mk 2 with Butterfield equipment Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/464
Chassis details	See entry in Section 15
Equipment	The 900 gallon Butterfield tank with compartments at the rear is mounted directly to the chassis. The left hand compartment contains the 'Bradford' engine for the 'Drum' pump and the right hand compartment contains the pump. Doors on the sides give access to each compartment. The air separator, control valves and flow meter are contained in the pump compartment and are part of the pump. Provision is made for the hand operation of the pump. Two delivery points protrude from the top of the tank. Hose storage boxes are fitted along the sides of the tank and contain six 10 ft 4 in long delivery hoses and one 11 ft 3 in suction hose.
Dimensions	Length (less tow-bar) - 15 ft 9 in 21 ft 7 in with tow-bar); Width - 7 ft 7 in; Height - 8 ft 0 in;
Weights	Unladen - 3 tons 1¾ cwt; Laden - not stated
Notes	Similar equipment also mounted on Eagle, 5 ton trailer chassis.

Refueller, 2,000 gallon, Type Phoenix, AVTUR Semi-Trailer, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, two (twin) wheeled, 2,000-gal, Carrimore (drop frame) (Avtur/Avtag, Pressure/Open line) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1602 (T(Tractor) Ford V-8 Commercial, petrol, 8-cyl, 85 bhp @ 3,500 rpmractor); 16A/1601 (Semi-trailer); 16A/1603 (Semi-trailer chassis):
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 32ft 7in; Width - 7ft 9in; Height - 8ft 4in; WB - ; G/C - 10in; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 10 tons 17 cwt; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Open-line or pressure refueller

AEC, 6x4, Mammoth Major Mk 3 (Type 3671H) chassis equipped with 2,500 gallon fuel carrying tank (Steel Barrel) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1625 (Vehicle); 16A/1594 (Chassis):
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Bedford, 7-ton, 4x2, Type SH chassis equipped as 950-gallon AVTUR refueller (Zwicky) Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 7-ton, 4x2, 950-gallon, Bedford SH (Avtur/Avtag, boom type, pressure/open line ) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1639 (Vehicle); 16A/1638 (Chassis):
Engine	Bedford, petrol, 6cyl, ohv, liquid cooled, 110 bhp @ 3,200 rpm.
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 22ft 8in; Width - 7ft 8in; Height - 10ft 0in (normal), 7ft 8½in (cut-down); WB - 13ft 0in; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 6 tons 15 cwt ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Open-line or pressure refueller; Open-line refuelling through two single-nozzle booms. Pressure refuelling through a single hose. Maximum pumping rate 150 gpm.

Leyland, 10 ton, 6x4, GS chassis Type 19H/1E equipped with 2,500 gallon fuel tank (Darham Industries) Truck, Tanker, Fuel, 2,500-gallon, 10-ton, 6x4, Leyland 19H/1E Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1745 (Vehicle); 16A/1593 (Chassis):
Engine	Leyland, Diesel, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 125 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 27ft 3in; Width - 8ft 3in; Height - 11ft 2in; WB - 15ft 6in; G/C - 1ft 1in; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 11 tons 17 cwt; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Bulk fuel carrying vehicle provided with power driven pumping equipment.

2,500 gallon Pressure Refueller (10-ton, GS, 6x4, FC, Leyland 19H/1E with PTO Truck, Fuel Servicing, Aircraft, 10-ton, 6x4, Leyland 19H/1E, (Avtur/Avtag, Pressure 500-gal/min) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1640 (Vehicle); 16A/1593 (Chassis):
Engine	Leyland, Type EO/600/191, 207, 208 or 209, Diesel, direct injection, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 125 bhp @ 1,800 rpm
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 27ft 9in; Width - 8ft 3in; Height - 10 ft 6½in (normal), 9ft 11½in (cut down); WB - 15ft 6in; G/C - 1ft 2in; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 14 tons 4 cwt; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Pressure refueller; adaptor sets available for conversion to open-line refueller. Delivery to two 60ft hoses fitted with hose coupling units. Each adaptor set consists of a Y-branch coupling unit to connect to one of the existing hose coupling units, four 10ft and two delivery nozzles. Two such sets are required to adapt both hoses of the refueller. Hose reels are power operated for rewind purposes

1 ton, 2-wheeled trailer chassis fitted with 180-gallon water tank Mk 1 (FV 2402 (B)1) Trailer, 200-gallon water 1 ton, 2-wheeled (MoS Spec FV2401-b) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1633 (Vehicle); 16A/1632 (Chassis):
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

Austin, 1-ton, 4x4, Type K9/WD GS Chassis with 200-gallon water tank Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1659 (Vehicle); 16A/1549 (Chassis):
Engine	Austin, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 90 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 16ft 11in; Width - 7ft 3in; Height - 8ft 1in; WB - 11ft 5½in; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 3 tons 7 cwt; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	For the supply of filtered and sterilized drinking water. The equipment is designed for an intake of 200 gallons of contaminated, but poison free, water which is filtered during the pumping operation and subsequently sterilized and made palatable for human consumption and medicinal use.

Brockhouse, Mk 1, 4-wheeled trailer with 450-gallon oil tank Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/569 (Vehicle); 16A/1116 (Chassis):
Chassis details	See entry in Section 15
Equipment	450-gallon elliptical section oil tank (Zwicky) mounted direct to chassis. Compartments at each end of tank shell to accommodate Lister 3 hp petrol engine in forward compartment and Zwicky pump and pumping equipment in the rear compartment. The petrol engine incorporates a centrifugal clutch and power transmission to the pumps is by a chain reduction gear and a transmission shaft beneath the tank. Filter, flowmeter and air separator fitted in pump compartment. Stowage boxes along side of tank to accommodate four 12 ft lengths of 1½ in bore oil delivery hose and one 12 ft length of 2 in bore suction hose. The pumping unit can be used for pumping oil from an outside supply to the carrier tank, from the carrier tank to a receiver tank or direct from an outside supply to a receiver tank. Delivery capacities at 70^o F, o, ne hose and nozzle - 12 gallons/min, two hoses and nozzles - 18 gallons/min
Dimensions	Length (less tow-bar) - 15 ft 6 in, 22 ft with tow-bar); Width - 7 ft 6 in; Height - 6 ft 9 in;
Weights	Unladen - 2 tons 18 cwt; Laden - 4 tons 18 cwt:
Notes

Trailer, Water Methanol, Brockhouse, 5-ton, 4-wheel Mk 2 chassis Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1757 (Vehicle); 16A/1116 (Chassis):
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

Truck, Tanker, Water, 600-gal, 3-ton, 4x4, Bedford RL Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1743 (Vehicle); 16A/1701 (Chassis):
Engine	Bedford, petrol, 6-cyl, liquid cooled, 94 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 18ft 10½in; Width - 7ft 3½in; Height - 8ft 11in; WB - 13ft 0in; G/C - 12in; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 5 tons 0 cwt; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	For the supply of filtered and sterilized drinking water. The equipment is designed for an intake of 600 gallons of contaminated, but poison free, water which is filtered during the pumping operation and subsequently sterilized and made palatable for human consumption and medicinal use

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