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Mechanical Transport AP2782C (Section 18) - Unclassified Vehicles


A, B, C, etc indicates that more than than one vehicle was covered by this item in this edition of AP2782, whilst (new) indicates that this vehicle replaced an earlier vehicle as that item.

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1 Dennis, 4x2 chassis equipped as Truck/Sullage tender, 750 gallon    
1 (new) Karrier Bantam, 4x2 chassis, Model FAH 398 equipped as Airfield Control Truck    
2 Dennis, 4x2 11ft 6in w/b, chassis equipped as Truck/Sullage tender, 800 gallon    
2 (new) Tennant Truck, Domestic Sweeper, Model 80    
3 Bedford, 3/5-ton, 4x2, Type S chassis equipped as Truck/Sullage, 750-gallon    
4 Bedford, 4x4, Model QLC chassis equipped as Truck/Accumulator Charging    
5 Eagle, 6 ton, 4-wheeled, trailer, Airfield Construction Laboratory    
6 Tasker, 3 ton,  drop frame, semi-trailer, Mass Radiography    
7 Tasker, 8 ton, 2-wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer/bacteriological laboratory    
8 Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Copying and enlarging)    
8A Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Negative duplicating and contact printing)    
8B Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Processing Type A)    
8C Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Processing Type B)    
8D Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Multiprinting Type A)    
8E Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Multiprinting Type B)    
8F Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Servicing Type A)    
8G Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Servicing Type B)    
8 (new) Morris, 4x2, Type J2 chassis equipped as Van, Secure Mail Mk 1    
9 Eagle, 4 wheeled trailer, Glider launching and retrieving    
10 Kenning, 10 cwt, 2-wheeled Trailer/glider carrying    
11 AEC, 5 ton, 4x4, Model 0853 chassis equipped for Truck/air traffic control (short range)

AEC, 5 ton, 4x4, Model 0853 chassis equipped for Truck/air traffic control (very long range)

   
12 Eagle, 2 ton, 4 wheeled, Trailer/Caravan, Air Traffic Control    
13 Brockhouse, 4 wheeled, Mk 2, Trailer/Caravan Air Traffic Control    
14 Eagle, 4 wheeled Caravan, Air Traffic Control    
15 Eagle, 2 ton, 2-wheeled, trailer/GCA rest room    
16 Land-Rover, 10 cwt, 4x4, Truck/Van Airfield Lighting Maintenance (2.0 litre petrol)    
16A Land-Rover, 10 cwt, 4x4, Truck/Van Airfield Lighting Maintenance (2¼ litre petrol)    
17 Trailer/Water Chilling Plant (No 2, Mk 2)    
18 Atkinson, Grit Spreader, Type C    
19 Trailer, Caravan, Accommodation, 5 Cabin, 5 Berth    
20 Trailer, Caravan, Accommodation, 3 Cabin, 9 Berth    
21 3 ton, Eezion Trailer, Fork lift transporter    
22 Tasker, 2 ton, 4W/2L Trailer equipped as 6 Berth Caravan    
23 Van, Secure Mail, Mk 2    
24 Zwicky Runway Sweeper Truck    
25 Aircrew Coach Air Conditioning Trailer    
26 Ferguson, Mechanical Loader, 10 cu ft    
27 None listed    
28 Glider Launching Trailer with twin drum winch    
29 Karrier Bantam, 2-ton, 4x2, Mk 5 chassis equipped as Airfield Control Truck    
30 Bedford-Lacre Runway Sweeper    
31 Tasker, 2 ton, 4W/2L Trailer equipped as GCA Crew Room    
32 Bedford, 3/5-ton, 4x2, Type SLC chassis equipped as Aircraft De-icing Truck    
33 None listed    
34 5½-ton, Eezion, Trailer, Fork lift truck transporter,    
35 Bedford, 4x2, Type SLC3 chassis equipped as sullage truck    
36 Hunting Harrier, Lightweight folding vehicle    

 

Dennis, 4x2 chassis equipped as Truck/Sullage tender, 750 gallon

Dennis, 4x2 chassis equipped as Truck/Sullage tender, 750 gallon

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/528 (Vehicle); 16A/884 (Chassis)
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Karrier Bantam, 4x2 chassis, Model FAH 398 equipped as Airfield Control Truck

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RAF Ref No 16A/2745 (Vehicle); 16A/2733 (Chassis):
Engine Karrier, petrol, liquid cooled, 53.5 bhp @ 3,000 rpm 
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 16ft 1in/4.90m; Width - 7ft 1in/2.15m; Height - 10ft 5in/3.17m; WB - 8ft 4in/2.54m; G/C - 7in/170mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 2 tons 10 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes A mobile office intended specifically for  the control of aircraft on runways and a means of communication between the airfield and the main Air Traffic Control tower.

 

Dennis, 4x2 11ft 6in w/b, chassis equipped as Truck/Sullage tender, 800 gallon

RAF Ref No 16A/1621 (Vehicle); 16A/1623 (Chassis):
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Tennant Truck, Domestic Sweeper, Model 80

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2674 (Vehicle):
Engine Wisconsin, single-cylinder, petrol, 9.2 bhp @ 3,200 rpm.
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 7ft 0in; Width - 4ft 7in; Height -4ft 6in ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 12 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes A power-driven vacuum sweeper for sweeping and picking up debris in main aisles, stores or other large floor areas.

 

Bedford, 3/5-ton, 4x2, Type S chassis equipped as Truck/Sullage, 750-gallon

Bedford, 3/5-ton, 4x2, Type S chassis equipped as Truck/Sullage, 750-gallon

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1751 (Vehicle); 16A/1736 (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, 4x4, Model QLC chassis equipped as Truck/Accumulator Charging

Bedford, 4x4, Model QLC chassis equipped as Truck/Accumulator Charging

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1225 (Vehicle); 16A/694 (Chassis); 16A/1521 (Body):
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Eagle, 6 ton, 4-wheeled, trailer, Airfield Construction Laboratory

Eagle, 6 ton, 4-wheeled, trailer, Airfield Construction Laboratory

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1141 (Vehicle); 16A/1119 (Chassis); 16A/1007 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Tasker, 3 ton,  drop frame, semi-trailer, Mass Radiography

Tasker, 3 ton,  drop frame, semi-trailer, Mass Radiography

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1211 (Vehicle); 16A/1065 (Chassis); 16A/1573 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Tasker, 8 ton, 2-wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer/bacteriological laboratory

Tasker, 8 ton, 2-wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer/bacteriological laboratory

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1397 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A991 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Copying and enlarging)

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Multiprinting Type B)

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1260 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A/1565 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Negative duplicating and contact printing)

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Negative duplicating and contact printing)

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1095 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A/978 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Processing Type A)

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Multiprinting Type B)

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 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  

 

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Processing Type B)

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Multiprinting Type B)

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1090 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A/973 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Multiprinting Type A)

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Multiprinting Type B)

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/525 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A/974 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Multiprinting Type B)

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Multiprinting Type B)

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1092 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A/975 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Servicing Type A)

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Servicing Type A)

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/526 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A/976 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Servicing Type B)

Tasker, 8 ton, 2 wheeled, drop frame, semi-trailer equipped as Photographic Vehicle (Servicing Type B)

Crown Copyright©

General Information 16A/1094 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A/977 (Body):
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Morris, 4x2, Type J2 chassis equipped as Van, Secure Mail Mk 1

Van, 4x2, Security, small, Morris J2

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2471 (Vehicle); 16A/2375 (Chassis):
Engine BMC, petrol, 4-cyl, liquid cooled, 42 bhp @ 4,000 rpm.
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 14ft 2in (internal - 9ft 4in); Width - 6ft 2in (internal - 6ft 1¾in); Height - 7ft 0in (internal - 4ft 9in, loading - 2ft 0in); WB - 7ft 6in; G/C - 8in; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 1 ton 6 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Commercial type van for transporting mail.

 

Eagle, 4 wheeled trailer, Glider launching and retrieving

Eagle, 4 wheeled trailer, Glider launching and retrieving

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1285 (Vehicle); 16A/1119 (Chassis); 16A/1576 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Kenning, 10 cwt, 2-wheeled Trailer/glider carrying

Kenning, 10 cwt, 2-wheeled Trailer/glider carrying

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1300 (Vehicle);  (Chassis);  (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

AEC, 5 ton, 4x4, Model 0853 chassis equipped for Truck/air traffic control (short range)

AEC, 5 ton, 4x4, Model 0853 chassis equipped for Truck/air traffic control (very long range)

AEC, 5 ton, 4x4, Model 0853 chassis equipped for Truck/air traffic control

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1222 (Vehicle - Short Range); 16A/1223 (Vehicle - VLR); 16A/524 (Chassis); 16A/1519 (Body - SR); 16A/1520 (Body - VLR)
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Eagle, 2 ton, 2 wheeled, Trailer/Caravan, Air Traffic Control

Eagle, 2 ton, 2 wheeled, Trailer/Caravan, Air Traffic Control

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1280 (Vehicle); 16A/1566 (Chassis); 16A/1061 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Brockhouse, 4 wheeled, Mk 2, Trailer/Caravan Air Traffic Control

Brockhouse, 4 wheeled, Mk 2, Trailer/Caravan Air Traffic Control

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1248 (Vehicle); 16A/1116 (Chassis); 16A/1061 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Eagle, 4 wheeled Caravan, Air Traffic Control

Eagle, 4 wheeled Caravan, Air Traffic Control

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1281 (Vehicle); 16A/1117 (Chassis); 16A/1061 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Eagle, 2 ton, 2-wheeled, trailer/GCA rest room

Eagle, 2 ton, 2-wheeled, trailer/GCA rest room

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/1186 (Vehicle); 16A/1566 (Chassis); 16A/1187 (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Land-Rover, 10 cwt, 4x4, Truck/Van Airfield Lighting Maintenance (2.0 litre petrol)

Land-Rover, 10 cwt, 4x4, Truck/Van Airfield Lighting Maintenance (2.0 litre petrol)

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2261
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Land-Rover, 10 cwt, 4x4, Truck/Van Airfield Lighting Maintenance (2¼ litre petrol)

Land-Rover, 10 cwt, 4x4, Truck/Van Airfield Lighting Maintenance (2¼ litre petrol)

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2433
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Trailer/Water Chilling Plant (No 2, Mk 2)

Trailer/Water Chilling Plant (No 2, Mk 2)

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2051 (Vehicle)
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Atkinson, Grit Spreader, Type C

Atkinson, Grit Spreader, Type C

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2285
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Trailer, Caravan, Accommodation, 5 Cabin, 5 Berth

Trailer, Caravan, Accommodation, 5 Cabin, 5 Berth

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No  16A/2341 (Body); 16A/2343 (Bogie Transporter)
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Trailer, Caravan, Accommodation, 3 Cabin, 9 Berth

Trailer, Caravan, Accommodation, 3 Cabin, 9 Berth

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2342 (Body); 16A/2343 (Bogie Transporter)
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

3 ton, Eezion Trailer, Fork lift transporter

3 ton, Eezion Trailer, Fork lift transporter

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2305 (Vehicle):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Tasker, 2 ton, 4W/2L Trailer equipped as 6 Berth Caravan

Tasker, 2 ton, 4W/2L Trailer equipped as 6 Berth Caravan

RAF Ref No 16A/2135 (Vehicle); 16A/1634 (Chassis):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Van, Secure Mail, Mk 2

Van, 4x2, ¼-ton, BMC Mini Van

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2553 (Vehicle)
Engine BMC, 4-cyl, liquid cooled, petrol, 37 bhp @ 5,500 rpm.
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 10ft 10in/3.03m; Width - 4ft 8in/1.42m; Height - 4ft 5in/1.34m; WB - 6ft 8-5/32in/2.03m; G/C - 6-3/8in/150mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 11 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Commercial type van with accommodation for driver and one passenger.  Civilian equivalent: BMC Mini-Minor van.

 

Zwicky Runway Sweeper Truck

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2317 (Vehicle);  (Chassis);  (Body):
Engine Two Standard, low-speed, industrial, 4-cyl, liquid cooled, petrol engines, each 35½ bhp @ 2,000 rpm.
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 17ft 3in; Width - 11ft 2in (overall), 10ft 0in (sweeping width); Height - 7ft 6in; WB - 9ft 7in; G/C - 6in (under brushes); TC - :
Weights Unladen - 7 tons 7 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Four wheeled truck for sweeping airfield runways and perimeter tracks.

 

Aircrew Coach Air Conditioning Trailer

Aircrew Coach Air Conditioning Trailer

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2204 (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  

 

Ferguson, Mechanical Loader, 10 cu ft

Ferguson, Mechanical Loader, 10 cu ft

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2442
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Glider Launching Trailer with twin drum winch

Glider Launching Trailer with twin drum winch

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2432 (Vehicle); 16A/1117 (Chassis):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Karrier Bantam, 2-ton, 4x2, Mk 5 chassis equipped as Airfield Control Truck

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2323 (Vehicle); 16A/2189 (Chassis):
Engine Karrier, petrol, liquid cooled, 53 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 16ft 1in/4.90m; Width -7ft 0in/2.13m ; Height - 10ft 0in/3.05m; WB -8ft 2in/2.49m ; G/C - 5in/120mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 3 tons 13 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes Runway controller's mobile office; in use is connected by landline to Air Traffic Control tower.

 

Bedford-Lacre Runway Sweeper

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RAF Ref No 16A/2490
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 6.72m; Width - 2.51m; Height - 3.35m; WB - 3.96m; G/C - 170mm; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes  

 

Tasker, 2 ton, 4W/2L Trailer equipped as GCA Crew Room

Tasker, 2 ton, 4W/2L Trailer equipped as GCA Crew Room

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2270 (Vehicle); 16A/1634 (Chassis):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Bedford, 3/5-ton, 4x2, Type SLC chassis equipped as Aircraft De-icing Truck

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RAF Ref No 16A/2435 (Vehicle); 16A/1689 (Chassis):
Engine Vehicle - Bedford, Petrol, 6-cyl, ohv, liquid cooled, 113 bhp @ 3,000 rpm

Pumping Equipment - Coventry, Victor, Type AN4, petrol, horizontally opposed, 2-cyl, air-cooled, 10 bhp @ 1,600 rpm.  Kigass cold starting equipment fitted.

Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - 21ft 3in; Width - 7ft 5in; Height - 8ft 0in; WB - 13ft 0in; G/C -11in ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - 6 tons 0 cwt; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes This vehicle is used for the application, by spraying, of de-icing fluid to aircraft; may also be used for aircraft washing and de-contamination.

 

5½-ton, Eezion, Trailer, Fork lift truck transporter

5½-ton, Eezion, Trailer, Fork lift truck transporter

Crown Copyright©

RAF Ref No 16A/2623 (Vehicle);  (Chassis);  (Body):
General Information  
Chassis type  
Body  
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres  
Equipment  
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes  

 

Bedford, 4x2, Type SLC3 chassis equipped as sullage truck

RAF Ref No 16A/2374
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes No further details

 

Hunting Harrier, Lightweight folding vehicle

RAF Ref No 16A/2407
Engine  
Gearbox  
Performance Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body  
Tyres  
Notes No further details

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