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Photos Of US Air Force Fire Chief Willys Jeep In Japan

January 6, 2012
Photos Of US Air Force Fire Chief Willys Jeep In Japan

I came across these vintage Willys Air Force Jeep on G503. They are tagged " Tachikawa airbase Japan fire chief". The bumper mounted light and hardtop are very interesting. What I do not understand is if they were taken in Japan, why is there North American vehicles in the background? Plus, would they really...
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1960′s Black And White European Military Off Road Videos

December 17, 2011
1960′s Black And White European Military Off Road Videos

I will be the first to admit that I do not know much about European military or their vehicles. I know even less about their languages. Well, I know some Italian. However, I do not know what language is used in the videos below. Can anyone help?
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Have You Ever Seen A DKW Munga?

December 14, 2011
Have You Ever Seen A DKW Munga?

>The DKW Munga was a DKW-branded off-road vehicle built by Auto Union in Ingolstadt, Germany. "MUNGA" is an acronym of the German phrase "Mehrzweck UNiversal Geländewagen mit Allradantrieb", which translated means "multi-purpose universal cross-country car with all-wheel drive".
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From The Archives #117

December 9, 2011
From The Archives #117

Oh my! I have never seen so many amphibous GPA's in one place!
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What Kind Of Vehicle Is This?

November 14, 2011
What Kind Of Vehicle Is This?

All right readers, we need your help. A fellow reader has sent us this photo of a unique military vehicle that a friend of his owns. The markings are all foreign to them. Since we have readers from all over the world, we are hoping that some of you recognize it. What the heck...
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Vintage Photos Of Chemical Testing At Dugway In Utah

October 26, 2011
Vintage Photos Of Chemical Testing At Dugway In Utah

Dave from Ewillys.com posted these photos that he saw on the Salt Lake Tribune website. The Dugway Proving Ground, which is about 85 miles southwest of Salt Lake City, was built in 1942. It has been in constant use throughout the years as not only a test facility for chemical warfare, but as...
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From The Archives #93

May 22, 2011
From The Archives #93

What an awesome shot of an old Willys military Jeep!
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From The Archives #92

May 17, 2011
From The Archives #92

Apparently, the French military used Dodge Power Wagons in Africa.
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From The Archives #81

March 21, 2011
From The Archives #81

What a great photo of what I think are military Dodge Power Wagons crossing a river on a pontoon ferry in 1942. Are they Studebakers, GMC`s, Studebakers or what?
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From The Archives #79

March 8, 2011
From The Archives #79

How about this vintage photo of soldiers huddled around the radio Willys Jeep to listen live to the World Series game in St. Louis?
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