I recently purchased a 1983 CUCV M1009 Blazer from Jim Henry in NC.
It is painted in desert sand CARC.
I plan to paint V's on the doors and tail gate point up and hood pointing to
the windshield. I believe this designates the vehicle as being used in
combat. What I would like to know is what units used the CUCV in combat, if
any, and what the unit markings would be on the front and rear of the
vehicle. I am hoping for a MP, engineer, bomb disposal or prisoner
management unit.
I own a hobby shop specializing in military history and carry a large number
of books on military vehicles but I have only been able to find two photos
of a M1009 in Iraq or Kuwait. Neither photo had a caption explaining the
location or use of the vehicle or what unit it was in and the distance from
the vehicles was to far to read any markings.
Any information pertaining to the proper marking for the M1009 in Desert
Storm would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Doug Bohannon
First Florida Chapter MVPA
The Tactical Edge
jaguar@tacticaledge.net
(941) 401-8221
Austin Champ (For Sale)
Land Rover Light Weight (back-up everyday driver)
1942 GPW (For Sale)
M-151 (For Sale)
1983 CUCV M1009 (everyday driver)
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M-35 A2
Quad Mount (soon to be mounted on M-35)
M-26 Pershing (Sherman turret)
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