Danish Army Specific: The Humber FWD was acquired shortly after WW II. At least the ambulance version was bought.
Historical: Throughout WW II Humber Ltd produced a range of military pattern vehicles based on a common 8 cwt 4 x 4 chassis. Included were a heavy utility car, a light field ambulance, a truck and some armoured types (Humber Mk III & IIIA). The truck had a standardised WD body with three seats and a superstructure with folding legs that could be used of the vehicle as a tent. The FFW version had two seats in the back and a no. 11 radio. The ambulance had a 2 stretcher body made by Thrupp & Maberly.
The British Broadcasting Corporation employed some converted ambulances as recording vans for war corespondents in combat areas accompanied by a utility vehicle to serve as a tender.
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Engine: Own 6-cylinder, 4.086 cm3 (249 cubic inches) displacement, carburettor, liquid-cooled.
Horsepower: 85 at 3.400 rpm.
Transmission: 4-speed.
Transfer case: 2-speed.
Electrical system: 12 volt..
Brakes: Hydraulic.
Tyres: 9.25 - 16.
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Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel capacity: 73 liter (16 gallons).
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