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Bedford QLD, 3-ton, 4x4, GS Among the 1100 Bedford trucks, delivered to Russia in 1942, were a few batches of Britain's most popular 3-ton military truck, the Bedford QL 3-ton 4x4, shown here as the QLD General Service truck. Between 1941 and 1945, no less than 52,245 vehicles were built by Vauxhall in Luton, Bedfordshire. Though all-wheel-driven and hence with the natural ability to tow guns, the QL, due to his weak 72 bhp engine, lacked sufficient power when under load, a fact certainly noticed by the ever so critical Russian officials. Note: Though not proved by wartime photos, the markings shown here were common practice on many Russian trucks, the slogan "Za Stalina!" meaning "For Stalin!". |
... towing the Russian 76mm F-22 USV Field Gun