Postcard; converted T-type Green Line coach in use as a Clubmobile canteen for American forces during WW2, 1941-1945
Main details
| Reference number | 1998/83894 |
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| Description | Side view of rear section of a converted T-type Green Line coach in use as a Clubmobile canteen for American forces during WW2. American army personnel can be seen in front of the vehicle's serving hatches, whilst others stand to the left of the Clubmobile, cups of coffee in their hands, talking to a young woman in uniform, who is carrying a tray. An aircraft, with two men apparently working on one of the engines, can be seen, background left. This image is reproduced on a postcard to be posted by US forces during WW2. |
| Dates | 1941 - 1945 |
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| Photograph number | Ukn |
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| Completeness | 56% |
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Physical description
Item content Attribute Value Text On front of postcard: American Red Cross Clubmobile "somewhere" in Great Britain.On front of postcard: "Fuelling Up!"On front of postcard: Passed by US Army Censor no 21 ETO USAOn rear of postcard: Red Cross Clubmobiles staffed by American Girls bring free hot coffee and doughnuts, cigarettes, gum, candy, etc, from the folks back home to US Forces at their camps in foreign lands -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer , 1941 - 1945