Virtual Museum - Vehicles

The Daimler Scout Car, also known as the Daimler Dingo was a British 'light' fast four wheel drive reconnaissance vehicle. Its major advantage was the gear box, which allowed the vehicle to switch the gear box into reverse, meaning it could reverse as quick as it could drive forward. This ability made the Dingo such a brilliant reconnaissance vehicle.

The M3A1, also known as the White Scout Car was a light reconnaissance vehicle. It large capacity at the back allowed them to carry lots of radio equipment, which was perfect for role that phantom played. Made by the U.S. it was lent to the British during the war as part of the lend-lease agreement.

The Bedford QL had many variants, each designed to do a specific task. The one phantom used is the R variant, which was a beford QL with a Radio housing on the back. This vehicle was commonly used by 'J' section back near the HQ. 

The Morris Commercial C4 or a.k.a. 'Gin Palace' was used as wireless truck during the early part of the war.

The Fordson War Office Truck (WOT) 2 was another wireless truck which Phantom used during the war. 

The Willys MB 'Jeep' was a highly successful 4x4, light, military utility vehicles, built in large numbers to a standardised design which had many uses. It proved vital in Phantom's role. Manned by three: Officer, Gunner and a signalman the would quickly rush behind enemy lines 

The Willys MB 'Jeep' was a highly successful 4x4, light, military utility vehicles, built in large numbers to a standardised design which had many uses. It proved vital in Phantom's role. Manned by three: Officer, Gunner and a signalman the would quickly rush behind enemy lines