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Solved - MJW #303 - Bedford MW Inflatable Decoy Truck WW II
« on: February 24, 2011, 02:55:50 PM »
What's the story behind this?
Full and complete answer please.

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Re: MJW #303
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2011, 03:46:55 PM »
Are those fake military vehicles moved on a battle field to impress the enemy?
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Re: MJW #303
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2011, 03:51:23 PM »
You're definitely on to something there PJ.
What I need to know now is the manufacturer involved in this deception and any other details.

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Re: MJW #303
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2011, 03:54:25 PM »
Well, now should be easy... a Bedford Mw Inflatable Decoy Truck Produced by Vauxhall During World War Ii

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Re: MJW #303
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2011, 04:06:52 PM »
Well, what can I say!
That is exactly what it is - see below for a more complete answer with the caption.

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Re: Solved - MJW #303 - Bedford MW Inflatable Decoy Truck WW II
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2011, 12:28:23 PM »
I always like the story of the dummy fuel depot the 8th Army built somewhere in North Africa during WW2.  They were delighted when the Germans bombed it - until they realised that they'd used wooden bombs!
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Re: Solved - MJW #303 - Bedford MW Inflatable Decoy Truck WW II
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2011, 12:34:02 PM »
I'd never heard of that one before - very amusing!  ;D