Aug 07, 2014 based on gmcs 6 x 6 cckw truck, the 750gallon fuel truck supplied avgas to singleengine fighters at allied airfields during and after world war ii. A truck driver has died 16 days after he was engulfed in flames when his tanker carrying jet fuel crashed and exploded on an indianapolis highway ramp. Airfield fuel truck gmc 6x6 187 h0 769mr9tsh by steven3d. More information about the gmc cckw cargo truck world war ii vintage is found on. During the war the 212 ton truck was produced in many variants, including this fuel truck which drove in front of the aircraft and refueled them for the next flight. Drivers of a quartermaster truck company practicing in mud. Based on gmcs 6 x 6 cckw truck, the 750gallon fuel truck supplied avgas to.
Gmc cckw353 fuel tank, fonderie miniature 8004 199x. There are plenty of opportunities to land a fuel truck driver job position, but it wont just be handed to you. Cckw 2 12 ton 6x6 cargo truck airfield fuel tanker version. Airfield service cckw drivers side 34 view this is a. Army driver training film difficult driving gmc 6x6 cckw truck 17214. The model accurately recreates the body of a fuel truck used by the u. A usaf air base structural fire fighting enginepumper 530b based on m35. F3 airfield service gmc cckw walkaround all photos in this set are of a truck, fuel or oil servicing, 750 gal. At large airports there are 2 types of vehicles called based on several factors.
Although many vehicles were in use in world war ii, it was the 2 12 ton 6x6 the deuce and a half or just deuce that made an outstanding. Gmc cckw truck cckws in a red ball express convoy, 1944. Cckw 2 12 ton 6x6 cargo truck airfield fuel tanker. Army airfield fuel truck overview this is a scalemodel of the gmc 6x6 airfield fuel truck for 1. The cckw 2 12 ton 6x6 fuel truck, aka the deuce and a half. A seated driver figure left over from the cargo truck is included on the sprues, but is not. Although many vehicles were in use in world war ii, it was the 2 12 ton 6x6 the deuce and a half or just deuce that made an outstanding contribution. Cmk 5 gmc cckw 353 airfield fuel tank conversion set for tamiya kit 3087 brand new. These type parking spots are common at large airports but many ga airports do not have them. Gmc airfield fuel truck fahrzeuge, militardiorama, gepanzerte fahrzeuge.
Gmc cckw 353 airfield fuel truck us army 1784now gs32. Both of these conversions are made for the tamiya cckw 6x6 kit with the metal chassis. The gmc cckw truck site pictures, history, and information. The gmc cckw, also known as jimmy, or the g508 by its ordnance supply catalog nr, was a highly successful series of offroad capable, 2 1. The chassis and cab were made by general motors truck and coach div. It is a project i started 3 years ago and have lost interest in. Send mail to the webmaster with questions or comments about this web site. Cmk 5 gmc cckw353 airfield fuel tank conversion set for. Search 1,236 fuel truck driver jobs now available on, the worlds largest job site.
Us airfield fuel truck, hauler hlx48346 scalemates. On the sprue s where stamped 2 different years 2007 or 2012. Each tank compartment in the truck holds a different quantity of unleaded gasoline as well as different octane grades which are usually 87 octane regular, 89 octane, and 93 octane super. This nice little kit is based on their cckw cargo truck kit no.
Army driver training film difficult driving gmc 6x6 cckw truck 17214 duration. Includes 1 driver figure, and 2 crew figures depicted in the act of refueling. Although many vehicles were in use in world war ii, it was the cckw 2 12 ton 6x6 the deuce and a half or just deuce that made a huge. Fingers crossed they should fit the airfield fuel truck frame which is plastic. So, jonah padberg, has come up with a solution to this problem. The original driver figure is included and now two others are added, one man in a. Surplus, firearms, vehicles, militaria, electronics, aviation, navy. The soldier mckeating, driver of a jeep ambulance, and the soldier lf mccadam. The gmc cckw, also known as jimmy, or the g508 by its ordnance supply catalog nr, was. The smaller ga airports normally have a fuel station with a trigger box that you taxi the user plane up to.
Passenger space amounted to seating for up to 10 combatready personnel, though this could be augmented as the situation dictated. Army, that saw heavy service, predominantly as cargo trucks, in both world war ii and the korean war. Gmc cckw 353 g508 jimmy deuceandahalf multipurpose. Us 2 12 ton 6x6 airfield fuel truck vehicules militaires, vehicule, normandie. See more ideas about gmc, army truck, military vehicles. Find circle k fuel transport driver jobs on glassdoor. Airfield fuel truck contents of this website including all information and pictures may not be reproduced with out the express written consent of the webmaster. Oct 14, 2015 1944 gmc workshop converted to arc clubmobile. Jonah padberg, has come up with a solution to this problem. Us pilots of 380th fighter squadron, 363rd fighter group with p51d mustang fools paradise iv at maupertus airfield, cherbourg, france, julaug 1944. See more ideas about fuel truck, classic trucks and old trucks. The original deuce and a half, it formed the backbone of the famed red ball express that kept allied armies supplied as they pushed eastward after the normandy invasion. Tamiya modified its terrific 148 scale softtop cargo truck to produce a kit that should be a hit with aircraft builders.
Separate tanks allowed the vehicle to carry gasoline and diesel, or gasoline of different octane. Contains photoetched and resin conversion parts and decals. A quick look at dragon mans new section in the military museum. This is a discussion forum on the gmc world war 2 era 2. Army cargo truck that saw heavy service in both world war ii and the korean war. Apply to truck driver, tanker driver, entry level truck driver and more. Fuel truck driver resume sample driver resumes livecareer. The driver is lifting the hose to make sure it is empty after filling one of the tanks. Airfield service cckw drivers side 34 view this is a truck, fuel or oil servicing, 750 gal. Visit payscale to research fuel truck driver hourly pay by city, experience, skill, employer and more. The gmc cckwpage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this vehicle. Fuel truck gmc cckw 353 on popscreen tamiya 148 ww ii u.
See more ideas about fuel truck, diesel trucks and cool trucks. This is a resin and photoetchconversion kit from cmk. Jan 17, 2019 a quick look at dragon mans new section in the military museum. The hose of the fuel truck is recreated using rubber tubing, and is attached to a plastic nozzle part. Airfield service cckw drivers side 34 view this is a t. The driver cabine, paint the inside first then glue to the chassis. Army driver training film difficult driving gmc 6x6 cckw truck. Crafting a fuel truck driver resume that catches the attention of hiring managers is paramount to getting the job, and livecareer is here to help you stand out from the competition.
Im open to any thoughts or suggestions from the group. Having 6 powered wheels and the ability to carry a lot more than just 2. Podcast evolution of the mechanics truck and its role in preventative maintenance march 16, 2020 video american eagles 7tank fuel trailer carries nearly 1,000 gallons of fuel. Apply to truck driver, shuttle driver, automotive mechanic and more. The information below is provided by the us army technical manual standard military motor vehicles tm 92800 dated september 1, 1943. Standard operating personnel included the driver and the assistance driver machine gunner. How detroit factories retooled during wwii to defeat hitler history.
The hasegawa kit represents a fuel tanker conversion of the gmc cckw 353 cargo truck, fitted with two 375 gallon fuel tanks. All of these trucks had the same general description as 2 12 ton, 6x6 trucks, but differed in many details of construction and operation. A fuel truck is assigned to any parking spot that is coded vehicle. Bigger aircraft were usually serviced by large, semitrailer tankers. Military vehicles from the us and the uk that won wwii. Gmc two and a half ton 6 x 6 trucks cckw353 parked. This will give me the winch to add to the front of the truck frame. Tamiya 148 us 2 12 ton 6x6 airfield fuel truck youtube.