Airfix 1/35 British Army 30cwt 4x2 G.S. Truck WWII # 1380
The British Army 30cwt 4x2 G.S. Truck was a general service truck that was used by the British military during World War II.
The truck was designed and produced by a number of different manufacturers, including Ford, Morris, and Bedford, and was known by a variety of different names, such as the Bedford QL and the Morris C8.
The 30cwt G.S. Truck was a four-wheeled vehicle with a two-wheel drive configuration.
It had a maximum payload capacity of 30 hundredweight, or 1.5 tons, and was primarily used for transportation of troops, supplies, and equipment.
The truck was powered by a gasoline engine and could reach a top speed of around 40 miles per hour.
One of the notable features of the 30cwt G.S. Truck was its ability to be modified and adapted for different roles.
It could be fitted with a variety of specialized equipment, such as winches, cranes, and anti-aircraft guns.
Some variants of the truck were also used as ambulance vehicles or as mobile command centers.
The 30cwt G.S. Truck played a significant role in the British military's logistical operations during World War II.
It was used in a variety of theaters of war, including North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific.
The truck's reliability, versatility, and adaptability made it a valuable asset for the British Army and contributed to the Allied war effort.