Australian M.G. Carrier L.P. No.1: Paint & Colour Analysis
As Weald Foundation Members will know, our restoration project has been progressing quite steadily. Some even say a bit faster than usual. This is mainly…
February 21, 2025
As Weald Foundation Members will know, our restoration project has been progressing quite steadily. Some even say a bit faster than usual. This is mainly…
While undertaking background research for the Foundations leichter Lastkraftwagen (light truck) better known as the Einheitsdiesel we noticed that many period photographs of German heavy…
The Weald Foundation is proud to invite its members to an exclusive online event on Zoom with WWII P-51 Mustang fighter pilot, Colonel Joe Peterburs,…
In this Inside Track article, Weald Foundation members may compare difficulties encountered in completely different areas of the world and the reaction of the Military…
During the Second World War, the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) was deployed to several theatres of war, including North Africa and Middle East (1940-1942), Greece…
One of the key research topics regarding our Australian M.G. Local Pattern No.1 was the radiator. When Hull No.76 arrived at the Foundation’s workshop, it…
In October 1935, the Australian Department of Defence drafted a three-year plan to order equipment deemed necessary to procure sample Vickers Light Dragons and M.G.…
In the Inside Track article Infanterie-Karren If.8 (Infantry cart) Part 1 we compared the basic function and similarity between the Infantry carts of the U.S.…
Ever since World War I most armies provided some form of hand cart to help infantry move personal equipment, ammunition, and other weighty weapons such…
Over the past few months, we have received numerous enquiries about the vehicles the Weald Foundation has restored and the projects that lie ahead. Below…
The Kleines Kettenkraftrad (Sd.Kfz.2) Typ HK 101 is most commonly associated with N.S.U. the development company and the main assembly firm. Kleines Kettenkraftrad (Sd.Kfz.2) Typ…
Development and production of the m.P.K.W Horch 901 Typ 40 (1940 to 1942) The variants of the m.P.K.W Horch 901 and Horch 901 Typ40. In…
The Weald Foundation is delighted to announce the generous donation we have received from the Helfrich Family, made in honour of Michael Gibb, Trustee and…
Season’s Greetings from the Weald Foundation! We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our Members, Volunteers, Donors, and Supporters for your unwavering support…
mittlerer Geländegängiger Personenkraftwagen Kfz.21 Horch 901 Typ 40 Kabriolett-Aufbau Development and production of the m.P.K.W Horch 901 Typ 40 (1940 to 1942) The second model,…
mittlerer Geländegängiger Personenkraftwagen Kfz.21 Horch 901 Typ 40 Kabriolett-Aufbau Development and production of the m.P.K.W Typ 901 (1935 to 1949) While all the vehicles associated…
As we continue our research on the external body fittings for our late-production Sd.Kfz.261 (Ausf.B) 5.Serie, the next obvious break we have encountered, compared to…
Chassis Strengthening The last time we had to contend with changes in the Fahrgestell chassis of one of our armoured cars was in the case…
Our continued research into the Kasten für M.G.Werkzeug has unearthed some interesting information. How this relates to the Foundation’s 1939 Sd.Kfz.223 (Ausf.A) 3.Serie will become…
The many months we took in preparing and straightening the armoured panels of our Sd.Kfz.261 (Ausf.B) 5.Serie also included the quest to determine which parts…
The objectives of the Weald Foundation are much wider than vehicle restoration. The trustee’s aim is that the charity should be a leader in social…