I have seen a photograph of seven Royal Artillery soldiers relaxing beside some Lorries in a field. On the back of the picture is written "Number 5 NI.L.B.A.S." What does this refer to? Any information would be very much appreciated. Andy
Perhaps Local Battery Ammunition Store then ? BTW If this reasonable query had been posted on GWF the “wits” (sic) there would've had a field day Steve
L5594647 is listed as a Bedford 3-ton 4x2 GS so that doesn't help much. I was hoping for a Bofors tractor or something that might have given a clue. The 'M' marking is a puzzle too. Cole lists nothing similar... They're wearing GS caps so it must be 1944 onwards, I think.
Are the tyres on the first wagon the right way round? The way they are they lose the self clearing action, instead the mud will pack into the tread.
Looking at the handwritten caption on the back, I think it might actually be "No. 5 M.L.B.A.S". Which might mean something to do with a Mobile Laundry and Bath unit? Lee