2782A - Section 27

Brockhouse Mk 1, 4 wheel trailer, equipped as Type J photographic trailer
RAF Ref No	16A/348
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

Carrimore semi-trailer, 2 wheel, equipped as photographic vehicle
RAF Ref No	not stated
Notes	Details for these three vehicles were not included but were probably the same as those shown in AP2782, Group 4.

Ford, 6x4, WOT 1A chassis, equipped for micro-filming
RAF Ref No	16A/1232
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Ford, 6x4, WOT 1A chassis, equipped as Type J photographic vehicle Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/796
Engine	Ford, petrol V8. Bore: 77.79 mm (3.0625 in), Stroke: 95.25 mm (3.75 in), Capacity: 3.62 litres (221 cu in), RAC rating - 30.01 hp. Max BHP - 60 at 2,840 rpm; Max torque - 1,800 lbs/ins at 2,000 rpm.
Transmission	Clutch - Single dry plate 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 - 42.68 to 1, 20.6 to 11.27 to 1, 6.67 to 1, reverse - 52.16 to 1
Performance	Max Speed - not stated; MPG - 8; Radius of Action - 125 miles
Dimensions	Length - 23 ft 9 in (internal - 154 ft 1½ in); Width - 7 ft 6 in (internal - 7 ft 0 in); Height - 11 ft 3 in (internal - 6 ft 6½ in); WB - 14 ft 8 in; BC - 3 ft 6¼ in; G/C - 9 in (centre axle); TC - 59 ft; Track - 5 ft 9 in (front), 5 ft 6 in (rear)
Weights	Laden - 6 tons 14 cwt.
Body	Body - Van type, light section steel frame, double panelled with sheet metal, fully insulated. Body divided into two compartments by a partition incorporating a sliding door. Forward compartment is a Film room and the rear compartment is a Print room. Rear entrance door to body, detachable steps stowed under body; escape hatch forward on nearside. Ventilation flaps in sides of print room. Canvas awnings on frames, hinged on each side of body at roof level, erected on struts and enclosed by curtains and benches along the sides of the body provide additional working space 15 ft x 5 ft floor space on each side of the vehicle. When the tentage is dismantled, the awnings and benches fold against the sides of the body, the curtains are stowed in a bag and the struts are strapped along the sides of the body. Equipment - The film room is equipped on the nearside with a cupboard and light proof service hatch and on the offside with a stainless steel sing, chemical storage cupboard and a 10 gallon water storage tank over the sink. The print room is equipped on the nearside with a film drying drum and a film viewer; two small compartments under a bench at the aft end house water pumping equipment, a temperature control tank for water and an electric radiator for temperature control of air to the film drying drum and in the body. A bench along the offside houses a refrigeration plant. The bench carries a print-glazing machine and a stainless steel sink. A domestic type electric water heater is mounted over the bench. Lighting and power, 230V is provided from the 6.3 kVA generating trailer. Cab - All enclosed type, seating driver and one passenger. Hip ring over passenger' seat.
Suspension	Front - Semi-elliptical , Rear - Inverted semi-elliptical trunnion mounted at centre
Brakes	Foot, mechanical on all wheels. Hand brake - mechanical on all wheels.
Wheels/Tyres	Dived type or 3-piece/10.50-16 singles on all wheels.

Ford, 6x4, WOT 1A/1 chassis, equipped as Type J photographic vehicle

Ford, 6x4, WOT 1A/1 chassis, equipped as Type J photographic vehicle

Crown Copyright^©

RAF Ref No

16A/809

Notes

The specification is the same for the WOT 1A (16A/796) except that the foot brakes are Vacuum servo assisted on all wheels.

Tasker semi-trailer, 8 ton, 2 wheel, drop frame, equipped as photographic vehicle Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	Servicing, Type 'B' - 16A/1094 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A/977 (Body):
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

Tasker semi-trailer, 7 ton, 2 wheel, drop frame, equipped as photographic vehicle Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	Multiprinting Type 'B' - 16A/1092 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A/975 (Body): Processing Type 'A' - 16A/524 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A/972 (Body):
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes