I bought a large photographic grouping taken by an engineer from the 878th Airborne Engineer Aviation Battalion. One batch of photos was taken during training at Westover and these gems were amongst them.
Neil.
878th Airborne Engineer Aviation Battalion Clarks
878th Airborne Engineer Aviation Battalion Clarks
Jan 1942 Willys 'Slat Grill' Jeep
Feb 1944 Clark CA-1
Feb 1943 Converto dump trailer
1943 John Wood M3A4 Handcart
Feb 1944 Clark CA-1
Feb 1943 Converto dump trailer
1943 John Wood M3A4 Handcart
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Re: 878th Airborne Engineer Aviation Battalion Clarks
WOW great pictures i always thought that the laplant scraper had twin tires on the back I have a set for mine but only a single set were on it when I got it thanx for posting was that in westover airbase in Massachusetts
thanx ken
thanx ken
Re: 878th Airborne Engineer Aviation Battalion Clarks
Hi Ken,
I believe it Westover airfield but the backs of the photos only has Westover written on them.
Neil.
I believe it Westover airfield but the backs of the photos only has Westover written on them.
Neil.
Jan 1942 Willys 'Slat Grill' Jeep
Feb 1944 Clark CA-1
Feb 1943 Converto dump trailer
1943 John Wood M3A4 Handcart
Feb 1944 Clark CA-1
Feb 1943 Converto dump trailer
1943 John Wood M3A4 Handcart