A good deal of my research consists of trawling the net for photographic evidence. I am always suspicious of photographs of restored vehicles; as the restorers can, and often do, paint the vehicle in a scheme that takes their fancy. In the absence of anything else though, it is a start.¹
Two such photographs are of a Bedford QLB decked out in desert colours for 51st Highland Division, and a QLR signals van for 7th Armoured Division.
As ever, I would be grateful if anyone has more information or supporting evidence.
- No prizes though, for pointing out that the 40mm Bofors in the top picture is an American-crewed stand-in
Not Quite Mechanised 
My father used to own the QLR in the photograph. I have a photo of it in our shed.
I would be interested in knowing who the current owner is as the restoration looks fantastic.
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Dear David,
Thanks indeed for adding to the post. I can’t help you with details of the current owner, but would be interested to know if the QLR was still in its original livery when your father bought it – I would guess at bronze green if it was a home service vehicle?
If you want a picture of the QLR on the net for posterity, email me at nqmech( AT )gmail.com and I will run a post on it. Someone may know more than I do.
Kind regards, Chris.
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