Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Mechanical Transport AP2782E Book 1, Section 2 - Cars
| Item |
Vehicle |
| 1 | Car, Limousine, 4x2, Austin A135 |
| 2 |
Car, Limousine, 4x2, Austin Princess |
| 3 |
Car, Limousine, 4x2, Humber Super Snipe, Series 3/4 |
| 4 |
Car, Limousine, 4x2, Jaguar Mk 8B |
| 5 | Car, Limousine, 4x2, Humber Hawk, Series 3 |
| 6 |
Car, Limousine, Grade 1, 4x2, Daimler 4.2 Litre |
| 7 | Car, Saloon, 4x2, Humber Hawk, Series 1A |
| 8 |
Car, Saloon, 4x2, Ford Zephyr 6 |
| 9 | Car, Saloon, 4x2, Ford Zephyr 4 |
| 10 | Car, Saloon, 4x2, Standard Vanguard Mk 3 |
| 11 |
Car, Saloon, 4x2, BMC Mini Car, Saloon, Grade 5, 4x2, Morris Mini |
| 12 | Car, Saloon, 4x2, Austin 1800 |
| 13 | Car, Utility, 4x2, Standard Vanguard |
| 14 | Car, Utility, 4x2, Morris J2 |
| 15 |
Car, Saloon, Grade 2, 4x2, Rover 3.5 litre |
| 16 |
Car, Saloon, Grade 4, 4x2, Austin 1800 Mk 2 |
| 17 |
Car, Saloon, Grade 4, 4x2, Ford Cortina Mk IV |
| 18 |
Car, Saloon, Grade 4, 4x2, Hillman Hunter GL |
| 19 |
Car, Saloon, Grade 4, 4x2, Vauxhall Cavalier |
| 20 |
Car, Saloon, Grade 5, 4x2, Morris Metro |
| 21 |
Car, Utility, Small, 4x2, Ford Escort Estate |
| 22 |
Car, Utility, 4x2, Vauxhall Chevette E |
| 23 |
Car, Utility, Large, 4x2, 6-Seater, Bedford CF97170 |
| 24 | Car, Utility, Large, 4x2, (Leyland Sherpa) |
| RAF Ref No | |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 5.74m; Width - 1.97m; Height - 1.53m; WB - 3.58m; G/C - 180mm; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | Used as Staff car |
|
Car, Saloon, Grade 5, 4x2, Morris Mini
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| RAF Ref No | 16A/2539 (RHD); 16A/2534 (LHD); 16A/2817 (RHD); 16A/2814 (LHD) |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 10ft 0in (3.05m); Width - 4ft 7in (1.39m); Height - 4ft 4½in (1.31m); WB - 6ft 8-5/32in (2.04m); G/C - 6-3/8in (150mm); TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - 11 cwt; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | Commercial type saloon car with accommodation for driver and three passengers. Replaced by the Morris Metro |
| RAF Ref No | |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 4.75m; Width - 1.79m; Height - 1.55m; WB - 2.81m; G/C - 180mm; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
| RAF Ref No | |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 4.22m; Width - 1.68m; Height - 1.43m; WB -2.69m ; G/C - 150mm; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | Replaced by the Ford Cortina Mk IV |
| RAF Ref No | |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 4.59m; Width - 1.80m; Height - 1.57m; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | Replaced by the Vauxhall Caviller |
| RAF Ref No | |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 4.36m; Width - 1.62m; Height - 1.42m; WB - 2.5m; G/C - 140mm; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | Used as an interim vehicle between the BMC 1800 and Ford Cortina Mk IV |
| RAF Ref No | |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 4.37m; Width - 1.67m; Height - 1.40m; WB - 2.57m; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
| RAF Ref No | |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | |
| RAF Ref No | |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 4.06m; Width - 1.56m; Height - 1.34m; WB - 2.41m; G/C - 130mm; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | Replaced by the Vauxhall Chevette |
| RAF Ref No | |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 4.19m; Width - 1.57m; Height - 1.32m; WB - 2.39m; G/C - 170mm; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | Based on the Vauxhall Chevette Estate |
| RAF Ref No | |
| Engine | |
| Gearbox | |
| Performance | Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - |
| Dimensions | Length - 4.30m; Width - 1.94m; Height - 1.85m; WB - 2.69m; G/C - 120mm; TC - : |
| Weights | Unladen - ; Laden - : |
| Body | |
| Tyres | |
| Notes | Replaced by Leyland Sherpa |
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