Most were abandoned where they were when the war ended and some found their way into other governments. About the only thing in the US was the result of cancelled contracts which Im sure the hams and others who wanted a truck and/or generator all over the Chicago area and beyond took advantage of. Ive heard even the truck alone without the gear brings 10-20K Euro in Europe and this is in "fair condition" complete with patina and stuck engine from sitting outside for ~ 72 years. There is likely a better chance of finding the trailer and generator.
At first I wondered what was the point of it. Then went ahead and watched the video and I have to say: it's a well-produced adventure flick that happens to include amateur radio. And that's just fine!
A little different from the norm I know, but thanks for watching, we enjoyed planning and filming it.
Welcome to QRZ Dale. I liked your video post on Facebook. Chris P.'s maiden voyage with the orange scout.
OT Are any of you "crash seekers" familiar with B17 crash on Cape Lookout in OR? I found rather uninterested story about a couple trying to find it and short story published which included some memoir from a survivor of the crash. The interesting part - there is photo of some kind of memorial, but the actual site is given as south of the Cape Lookout tail head. The B17 allegedly crashed due to poor visibility , common on OR coast, and flying too low. It "hit" the side of Cape Lookout so the site should be more on the coast, not relatively inland. The survivor noted "stopping short of falling down the cliff " which should help to identify the site more. Of course Cape Lookout is not Mojave Desert - more of a jungle I suppose. 73 Shirley
