crash response jeep?

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crash response jeep?

Post by phantomfixer » Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:00 am

looks to be a crash response jeep...? with a USN AT-23/JM-1 in the background...AND the yellow jeep to the left (in front of the Quonset hut)
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Re: crash response jeep?

Post by Hammerhead » Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:16 pm

Anyone know why the aircraft in the background are painted yellow?
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Re: crash response jeep?

Post by AFM38A1 » Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:05 pm

The Navy used its Martin B-26s (called JM-1s by the Navy) primarily as Target Tow aircraft. Hense, the color.
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Re: crash response jeep?

Post by Hammerhead » Fri Feb 04, 2022 5:10 am

Interesting; thanks for the answer!
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