Catering van, RAF Manston 1953
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Catering van, RAF Manston 1953
Image: © Terence Macneill Taken: Unknown
The van seems to be a Commer from 1952 and could well have been fitted locally. The two men are United States airmen as Manston was a joint RAF/USAF base in the early fifties. Indeed, the aircraft in the background appear to be B-47 Stratojets. UKES seems to stand for 'United Kingdom Exchange Service' which was involved in postage and catering for the forces. For further information see this thread. http://www.geograph.org.uk/discuss/index.php?&action=vthread&forum=2&topic=14454
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Image Location
Latitude
51.347778
Longitude
1.345536