NEW 1:32 WW2 US vehicle marine 21/2 Ton Cargo Truck D-Day Series FOV Diecast 80055

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The 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Truck popularly called the " deuce and a half" first saw service as a workhorse vehicle in WWII and continues to serve today in numerous variations. The dependable 2 1/2 Ton Truck is capable of carrying up to 10,000 lbs. of cargo and boasts a range of up to 500 miles on a single 50 gallon tank of fuel.

NEW 1:32 WW2 US vehicle marine 21/2 Ton Cargo Truck D-Day Series FOV Diecast 80055

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The GMC 6x6 was built for the US Army as part of a standardization program begun in 1939, which allowed for only two of each type of vehicle to be considered, and emphasized commonality of parts and accessories wherever possible. Known as 'Jimmies', the vehicles were supplied to Britain under the Lend Lease scheme before America's entry into World War II, and the trucks served with distinction in all theatres, including in the Soviet Union, which also received significant numbers through the ports of Murmansk and Archangel.

The 'Jimmy' made an enormous contribution to the Allied victory after the D-Day landings by ensuring a reliable method of transport for supplies to units at the front, all of which had to be trucked across France until ports nearer Germany could be captured and rehabilitated. By war's end, over 800,000 2-1/2 ton trucks were produced by US industry (with over 560,000 produced by GMC alone), many of which saw service again in the Korean Conflict.

Pictured here is a 1942 production GMC CCKW 353 6x6 2-1/2 ton truck (known rather affectionately as the 'Deuce-and-a-Half'), which played a pivotal role in the Allied armies advance through northwestern Europe during 1944-'45. Comes with a ring-mounted machine gun atop the passenger compartment and two crewmen.

Dear FOV collector please note :
ALL MODEL NUMBERS BEGIN WITH 8 IS THE ENTHUSIAST VERSION.
THE MODELS SOLD IN DISCOUNT STORES ARE THE ACTION SERIES AND MODEL NUMBERS BEGIN WITH 9.
THE ENTHUSIAST VERSION HAS MORE DIECAST, MORE REALISTIC DETAIL AND IS CREATED FOR THE COLLECTOR.
This is an accurate scale model and not a toy. It is a collector's model
Diecast metal with plastic parts. Colours and Decorations may Vary

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Specification	Model No : FOV80055 1:32nd Scale die cast metal and plastic replica Includes the gunner Wheels roll Accurate markings and paint Box size: 350mm x 175mm x 200mm Product size (approx): 200mm x 60mm x 75mm
Item Code	FOV#80055_W2000
Item Weight	2.0000
Brand	Unimax Forces of Valor
Era	Not Specified
Scale	1:32