The Upkeep mine was the codename for the bouncing bomb developed by Barnes Wallis and used by No. 617 Squadron during the Dambusters raid on the Möhne and Eder dams in May 1943. Designed to bounce across the surface of water to avoid torpedo nets, the spinning, drum-shaped weapon would then sink to the dam's base and explode, breaching the structure. It was crucial for the success of Operation Cha
American light 4x4 military vehicle produced by Willys-Overland during World War II. It became the iconic "Jeep" used by U.S. and Allied forces Over 600k were produced by Willys and Ford alone.
The "Tilly" was a British military light utility vehicle produced during World War II, based on civilian car designs and adapted for military use. The name "Tilly" is short for "Utility." Tillys made by all manufacturers—including Austin, Morris, Hillman, Standard, Ford, and Vauxhall—reached into the hundreds of thousands
Bedford MWD was a British 4x2 general service truck widely used during World War II Powered by a Bedford 3.5Ltr 6-cylinder inline petrol engine producing about 72 hp with a max 270 mile range at top speeds of 40mph. over 66k were produced during the war.
Autocar U-7144-T 4x4 tractor unit: Commonly found at USAAF airfields, primarily used for towing the F-1 fuel trailer. (Airfix A06304)