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Old 11-18-2014, 08:30 PM   #1
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Default WWII CMP Ford in the Desert

Have a look at this.

http://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-...uno-gross.html

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Old 11-18-2014, 08:42 PM   #2
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Interesting!
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Old 11-19-2014, 03:24 AM   #3
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Cool article !
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Old 11-19-2014, 08:26 AM   #4
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That block looks good probably not even set up. Lol
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Old 11-19-2014, 09:18 AM   #5
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Interesting article. There is tons of equipment all over the world that was left behind because it wasn't worth fixing or cost too much to take with them. You hear stories about aircraft being found all over.
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Old 11-19-2014, 10:38 AM   #6
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Looks to be typical engine, however some military vehicles used the big inch versions.
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