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Oxford Diecast 76QLB002

Bedford QLB 42 LAA Regt., Libya 1942 - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Having introduced the first model of the new QL gun tractor as used in the UK during WWII, we are also pleased to bring you a second release in this issue of The Globe, as used by the 42nd Light Anti Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery in North Africa, 1942. This time, the model is decorated in a desert scheme of sandy beige with light green canopy and crew cab roof. The 'leather' straps to the canopy are depicted in brown. The vehicle features the RAF roundel with yellow surround on the cab roof and coloured military markings on both the front and rear of the truck. The interior echoes the exterior body colour, except for the black steering wheel and the silver front lights and sidelights.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bedford QLB 42 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment, Libya 1942 – 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer part number 76QLB002 represents a model of the QL gun tractor used by the 42nd Light Anti Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, in North Africa during 1942. The vehicle is presented in a desert livery of sandy beige with a light green canopy and crew cab roof, and brown leather‑style straps on the canopy. RAF roundels with yellow surrounds are applied to the cab roof, and coloured military markings appear on both the front and rear of the truck.

The interior follows the exterior colour scheme, apart from a black steering wheel and silver front and side lights. The model is listed as part of the British Railways Early Crest period range.