HI, My father was attached to 2 Light Scout Car Coy from May 1942 to Apr 1945 - Initially at Ballantrae in Scotland before serving in NA and Italy Dec 43 to Jul 44. I can find no details on this unit, although I believe it was part of CD & TC (poss Camouflage Development & Training Centre). There is also a possibility, hearsay from my father of "sonic deception". Would appreciate any information on this unit. Thanks JohhH
John you have seen this thread and replied to it it gives details of the War diaries which will assist you further 1st Light Scout car Field Park at Ballantrae. regards Clive
Italy The sonic cars of No.2 LSC Fd Coy went out to North Africa on Christmas Day 1943 and on from there to Italy, where they were joined by No.2 LSC FP and No.6 LSC Fd Coy. However, the deployment was cursed with bad luck. A complete set of Field Park vehicles and equipment was sunk outside Salerno Harbour and then in February 1944 the OC No.2 LSC Fd Coy was killed and the OC No.6 LSC Fd Coy severely injured during a reconnaissance along the Eighth Army front. Further demonstrations to senior commanders and operational recces were conducted but the sonic units were all sent home in July 1944. A US sonic deception unit did provide support to the British 5th Army before the last spring offensive in 1945.
