WILLYS JEEP TYPE M38A1, 1961

The 'NEKAF' Jeep was a Willys model that was assembled in the Netherlands, initially at Nekaf in Rotterdam. Used by the Royal Netherlands Army till the 1990's. A total of 7500 were built. The military designation is M38A1, which originated from the 1952 model by Willy's Overland. In 1962 the Nekaf Jeep was replaced by the DKW Munga, which wore out too quickly so that the Nekaf Jeeps in storage had to be resurrected and were again in service from 1970. This model was taken out of service in 1996.

A1669

DAIMLER FERRET MK2, 1954

Daimler Ferret Mk2 1954. Armoured Car or Scout Car of 1949 started service in 1952 until 1991. A total of 4,409 were made between 1952 and 1971 when production ceased. According to the US Military 20 National Armies were using the Ferret in 1996. The Mk2 with the addition of a revolving turret contained a Browning machine gun type M1919, heavy armour protected the two occupants from light invasion, and the vehicle was powered by a Daimler 4250cc engine and four-wheel drive. Inside the vehicle is fitted a C42 Wireless set with a full compliment of cable harness and headsets. See item A1631, also a similar type is fitted inside the Land Rover item A1634. A Browning machine gun barrel is mounted in the turret but the bulk of the gun is missing. Inside are Grenade storage boxes first aid kit and spare periscope.

A1671

MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS LAND ROVER 90 (external view), 1987

In service mainly in Northern Ireland during the 1980's, fitted with a Racal Clansman UK/VRC-353, 320 and 351 Man-pack VHF Radios also Pye C12 and the Murphy Larkspur C45 Transceiver.

Military reg. number 53KG58, yellow flag indicates disabled vehicle.
For wireless sets see Milcomms section

A1634