The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Land Rover Series 2A with 'Piecart' workshop configuration (back and side panels fold up) and Army registration number 113 852. It is missing spark leads, towing hook, air cleaner, tactical sign holders, has no tools or accessories, and the left tail light is broken. The exterior is painted in the original UN white paint, but the UN markings have been removed. It has been fitted with a replacement engine (engine number 25244400).
This vehicle first entered service on 30 August 1966. From 1979 until 1992 it served with 17 Construction Squadron (Sqn) Workshop, Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME).
From 1989 to 1990 it was used by 17 Sqn as part of the United Nations Transitional Assistance Group (UNTAG) in Namibia. UNTAG was established in April 1989 to supervise elections and the withdrawal of South African forces to assist Namibian independence. During service in Nambia this vehicle was used as a Forward Repair Task vehicle.
Truck, Ambulance, 3/4 ton Model: four berth ambulance, Landrover Series 2A. Manufacturer: Rover with local bodywork. AMF Markings: ARN 109 645, 3 ton bridge classification sign. The Series 2A Ambula
Type: truck, utility, 3/4 ton GS Model: Land Rover Series 2A, 4 x 4. Manufacturer: Land Rover Australia, Pty Ltd Chassis no: 253164810 Body no: LRL 13157 Serial no: 10913157 AMF Registration: 114- 0
Land Rover, 3/4 ton, 4x4 General Service, Series 2A, light truck. Chassis number 25306605b. Census number 6028. Australian Army Registration Number ARN 113107. The bodywork is of pressed steel and ri
Light blue woollen beret with black synthetic band. The lining of the beret has been removed for better shaping. It is complete with the gilt and white enamelled United Nations badge. The donor's name
Pair of khaki woollen socks. Worn by Captain Ian Bottrell who commanded 8 Construction Troop, 17 Construction Squadron, Australian Engineers, which formed a part of the 2nd Australian contingent to
United States Marine Corps 'KA-BAR' type of double edged combat knife. The rear cutting edge features a fine 'saw tooth' finish. The grip is made from leather, with the rounded and hexagonal shaped m
