This forum is to discuss all aspect to the lead picture on the first page of CCKW.org. The picture changes every week and will be posted as the first post of the new thread.
Its the new(ish) Oshkosh Close Support Tanker used by the British Army Logistic and Transport Regiments. Available in three flavors you can choose between:
15,000 litre Tactical Air Refueller
20,000 litre Close Support Tanker - Fuel, &
18,000 litre Close Support Tanker - Water.
Power unit is the same 12 litre Caterpillar C-12/445 bhp for each.
Optional extras offered include blast proof armour and a 7.62mm machine gun.
52 M38 Willy's
Former owner and restorer of CCKW353 " Betty Boop"
proud father of a career Army officer/Blackhawk pilot/ War in Iraq veteran
Retired high school history teacher at Lt. Colonel Robert G. Cole CMH High School, Fort Sam Houston Texas
proud great grandson of four Confederate soldiers.
great great grandson of a War of 1812 veteran
great great great grandson of 2 American Revolutionary war veterans