Blitz Truck

The Chevrolet (GMC) Blitz Truck Canadian military pattern tricks were designed leading up to WWII. Design work took place between 1936 and 1940, production took place between 1940 and 1945.Blitz trucks were used by countries from all over the world up until the Indonesian Revolution and the Vietnam War.Donated privately to the Bendigo District RSL… Continue reading Blitz Truck

Beach Light

The 18 inch Portable Searchlight The 18 inch Portable Searchlight is more commonly referred to as the Search Light.The search lights were made during and after WWII, these lights were in general use by the Army, Navy and Air Force whenever they wanted to brightly illuminate an area. Model: 4-Type MXSerial Number: 350Year of Manufacture: 1940-1945Manufacturer: General Arc Lighting… Continue reading Beach Light

APC

The Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) The Armoured Personnel Carrier, more commonly referred to as the APC came into service in 1967. Armoured personnel carriers (APCs) are tracked armoured vehicles that are used for transporting infantry into battle. APCs first appeared in large numbers early in World War II when the German army adopted them to… Continue reading APC