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Manufacturer: Thornycroft Amazon

Model: Coles Crane Type 1102

UAS Location: Hangar 2

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Coles Crane

Thorneycroft Amazon Coles Crane having just been moved by hangar volunteer, Gary Millington, who is currently restoring it at the Ulster Aviation Society

Hangar volunteer, Gary Millington moving the Thorneycroft Amazon Coles Crane into its new restoration spot in hangar 2 at the UAS

Major parts of the Thorneycroft Amazon Coles Crane have now been restored and prepped for painting (Feb 2020) by Ian Hendry at the Ulster Aviation Society.

Thorney Croft Amazon Coles Crane being prepared for partial painting at the Ulster Aviation Society

During the 1930s, a militarised version of the Thornycroft Amazon 6 ton 6x4 lorry was supplied to the RAF with the 5 ton Coles Mk VII petrol-electric crane for aircraft salvage and maintenance duties.

About 2000 were produced during the Second World War, of which the RAF had 1800 (400 with diesel engines).

Image: MARK J. CAIRNS