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Accession Number | REL24222 |
Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Vehicle |
Physical description | Rubber, Steel |
Place made | United Kingdom |
Date made | c 1939-1945 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
David Brown VIG.1./462 tractor : Royal Air Force
Description
David Brown tractor wheeled type VIG.1./462 (Vehicle Industrial Gasoline). 4X2 tractor, complete with hinged rear spade attachment, rear winch spool & cable, headlights and front indicators. Its RAF registration number is 95837. The vehicle is painted RAF dark green.
History / Summary
This solid built metal David Brown VIG.1./462 Tractor was used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War for aircraft and general towing duties. It was used particularly to tow Bomb Trolleys to Aircraft. It is painted in dark grey. The seat behind the wheel was made for 1 or 2 persons.