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This photo celebrated the arrival of Pinky Tomlin‘s west coast “Camel Caravan” show. It included an escort of five jeeps and two command cars. The article appeared the June 12, 1942, issue of the Spokesman-Review. The jeep shown has a hood number of 2064482.
Cool photo.
“1942 Press Photo U.S. Army on Peeps and Anti Tank Guns.”
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Alex found this unusual photo on a French website (no credit was give for the photo). He thought it a historical re-enactement of the allied landing in Southern France in 1944. I think she might be photoshopped into the image (not sure). Certainly, the photo leaves little to the imagination.
Peter shared photos of a few jeeps he used to own.
He writes, Enclosed several photos of Jeeps in the 1960’s which I thought might be of interest. Two of these were taken outside Metamet the Jeep dealers in Daleham mews London around 1966 at the time I was making regular trips for parts.
The other photos show my first jeep CJG which I regrettably soon found out was more suitable as spares. It had at some time been given some form of conversion and the body extended, the rear enclosed with planks ! An extra length towbar can be seen. This jeep was beyond ever getting being put back on the road so was soon disposed of.
Nick shared this story. To boost the young recruits morale before going off to war 18 year old actor Marilyn Hare attempted to kiss 10,000 soldiers before they were shipped off to war during WWII. Below are the pics that included a jeep. Here is the original site with more pics and information: http://imgur.com/gallery/V9aDZ.
This show a couple of fallen soldiers next to the jeep.
“1944- Two American soldiers lied dead next to their Jeep that was struck by German machine gun fire during the Normandy invasion. Number on hood is clearly readable.”
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The October 19, 1942, issue of the Toledo News published this article about the “Jeep Girls” new safety outfit.
The Toledo Blade published this story November 27, 1953. I wish the photos were better. Interestingly, the article doesn’t mention the Zamboni name at all.
Are they rounding up cattle or just clearing them out of the way?
“1945- U.S. 90th Division infantrymen round up cattle in Harlange, Luxembourg. Jeep is carrying German prisoner to a rear area enclosure.”
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It’s not entirely clear, but this may be one of the last photos of Ernie Pyle before his death on April 18, 1945.
“1945 Press Photo Ernie Pyle Navy Department Jeep WWII Original 8×10 Pacific War”
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Marc spotted this great photo of an amphibious jeep.
“Amphibious Jeep – 41st – Italy – 3″ X 4 1/2″ – 1945 Original Photo
Size: Approximately 3″ X 4 1/2 ‘” Original Photo
This picture is from a group of pictures that where taken in Gioia, Italy in 1945″
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This was the first jeep train to go over a repaired bridge at Ledan Chaung. I suspect the first time over was nerve racking!
“Up for sale is an antique photograph featuring an army jeep on the Burma Railway. Condition is excellent overall; see photos for details.
The photo measures 5 inches by 4 inches.
Check out my store for many other great photographs!”
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Press photo that references a “peep” rather than a jeep. It is one of a series of photos showing military maneuvers to demonstrate the Hawaii was safe from attack, even by “hordes of Japanese: soldiers.
“1942- Communications “Peep” set up in a pineapple field during maneuvers in Hawaii.”
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This appears to be some kind of Christmas photo with the jeep acting as the reindeer for a sleigh prop in the back. No information is included with the photo.
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This is a great photo.
“1947 Press Photo Merk Christensen Pres.of Bountiful Jeep Posse with fire machine
This is an original press photo. Abroad one of the Posse 25 Vehicles. Photo measures 9.25 x 7inches. Photo is dated 09-30-1947.”
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Great photo, but I wish we could see more of the jeep. This is in San Francisco.
“1941 Press Photo Soldiers make repairs on the new Jeep – orb18604
This is an original press photo. When a minor adjustment was necessary to make this army jeep operate perfectly these huskies merely tilted the little vehicle on its side while one of their number made repairs. Three dozen of these vehicles were issued to the 524th Military Police battalion. For duty as traffic cops when the army moves northward from California for war games.Photo measures 9 x 7inches. Photo is dated 8-13-1941.”
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Charles shared these color photos of the Belgian military using their Hotchkiss jeeps.
These photos show the Belgian military in the desert doing maneuvers. That river seems a little too deep for that first jeep!
How about this unusual missile carrier spotted by Steve? I like the way it is ‘held’ in place. You can view the entire article here:
http://friendsofibsp.org/docs/bumblebee.pdf
Not the best photo of the posse.
“1947 Press Photo Bountiful Utah Jeep posse of deputy sheriffs check for fires
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9.25 x 7inches. Photo is dated 09-30-1947.”
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This 1955 photo highlights the use of a CJ-5 to pickup golf balls at a driving range.
Great bit of history.
“WWII Women Auto Mechanics of U.S. Army Ordnance Division with Jeep Press Photo”
Marc spotted this photo. The jeep appears to have a rare Midway Sweep Rake attached to it (most of the rake is buried under the hay. I’ve attached a brochure for comparison.
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A brochure from a 1947 equipment book:
