Josh shared some photos of pages from this Ford Motor Company twenty-page book titled In The Service of America. The book contains photos of jeeps, seeps, and other contributions Ford made to the war effort. We believe the book was published in 1945.
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2016 FC-Roundup March 18-20 Phoenix, AZ
Yes, we are joining the crowds in Phoenix for the most excellent 2016 FC-Roundup this year!! As always, the event takes place March 18-20th at Ybarra “Resort and Spa” Get all the details here: http://thefcconnection.com/2016_fc_roundup_march_18-20,2016.htm
We also plan to do a few other things while in the area:
1. We will check out the Goldfield Ghost Town this year.
2. We’ll be driving down to Tucson to visit the ASARCO (what’s left of the company anyway) Mineral Discovery Center and Mine Tour. Since my latest book is about the early history of the once giant smelting and refining company, it seemed like a good idea to go on one of their tours.
3. No trip to Phoenix would be complete without sharing a beer with “Joe in Mesa”.
1944 Photo of Jeep Stuck in the Philippines on eBay
Looks like that was tough going.
” This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 11-06-1944. Leyte, Philippines WWII”
1943 Photo of Jeep Train on eBay
Club Jacket Tucson 4 Wheelers on eBay
Seth spotted this vintage club jacket once owned by Adeta Edwards.
“Women 4 wheel drive club or Arizona wind breaker jacket size medium with jeep, Arizona state association of 4 wheel drive clubs, US flag and two for four rally white tanks patches. The jacket has Adeta Edwards name on it (see photos)”
1966 Photo of Hotchkiss on Tureia
Alex shared this photo taken on the atoll of Tureia (Tuamotu archipelago) in 1966 during the French nuclear tests south of Tahiti. It’a Hotchkiss Willys M201.
Fighting Mosquitoes during WWII
This 1943 article from the Milwaukee Journal described the fight against mosquitoes. There are more non-jeep photos in the article.
Fighting Mosquitoes in 1955
This 1955 Toledo Blade article shares the news that jeeps were being sent to Mexico to fight Malaria. Looks like that’s a CJ-3B.
1942 Photo at Geiger Field of Tear Gas Jeep on eBay
This jeep simulates a tear gas attack.
“1942- Officers and men at Geiger Field are taught to be on the alert for a gas attack at any time. This modified Willys jeep appears at unexpected places and sends out a charge of tear gas from the ingenious device attached to the muffler.”
1944 Photo of Chaplain & Jeep in New Britain on eBay
Another example of the jeep used as an alter.
“1944 Press Photo US Marines in New Britain converted a jeep to a make shift alter. This is an original press photo. Dept- Marines, Credit – ACME & NEA Altar for a mass service in the fieldPhoto measures 9 x 7inches. Photo is dated 02-5-1944.”





















