Jeep, Willys Overland

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This 'Willys Overland' type MB Jeep, a lightweight military reconnaissance vehicle, was built by the U.S.A. in 1945. It was last used by the Norwegian Army. It is pictured here at the Museum of Flight at East Fortune in East Lothian.

The jeep is intended for off road use. It has left hand drive and is open sided, with folding windscreen and hood. It is powered by a 60 bhp petrol engine, with 3 speed gears. The jeep is painted in World War II British Army Airborne Division colours.

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-313-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1989.50
• Date: 1944 - 1945
  1945
  
• Material: Inscription: MB 421052
  Jeep
  
• Dimensions: 1830 mm H x 1600 mm x 3350 mm
  
• What: Jeep
  
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• Who: Norwegian Army (Last used by above)
  
• Where: U.S.A.
  
• Event: World War II
  
• Description: Willys Overland jeep, a lightweight military reconnaissance vehicle built by the U.S.A. in 1944 - 1945 and last used by the Norwegian Army
  
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