A Marine on Saipan was transferred to an R5C-1 Commando aircraft from a Dodge WC54 3/4-ton field ambulance for transfer to Hawaii, 1944; note the Jeep in between

Caption   A Marine on Saipan was transferred to an R5C-1 Commando aircraft from a Dodge WC54 3/4-ton field ambulance for transfer to Hawaii, 1944; note the Jeep in between ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives
Identification Code   342-FH-3A39819-52501AC
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Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 8 Jan 2011

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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
27 Dec 2014 07:52:54 PM

Note that the National Insignia on the fuselage is still outlined in red which was supposed to be changed in Sep 1943. The later blue border can barely be seen on the wing insignia at lower left.

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