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Austin K5

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Type
  
Military truck

In service
  
Second World War

Produced
  
1941-1945

Place of origin
  
United Kingdom

Manufacturer
  
Austin

No. built
  
12,280

Austin K5

The Austin K5 was a British heavy military truck built by Austin for use during the Second World War.

The K5 was used with open body and cab for carrying the Ordnance QF 6 pounder anti-tank gun portee in the North African Campaign or with an enclosed cab for General Service (GS). Enclosed body versions were used for salvage and rescue work in the UK.

It was nicknamed the "Screamer" because of a rather noisy transfer case.

References

Austin K5 Wikipedia