Jeep, Willys Overland

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:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland T.1989.50
Date:	1944 - 1945 1945
Material:	Inscription: MB 421052
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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