Anyone know what this version of the Opel Blitz is? The crane looks rather awkwards to me. And what the heck is it lifting?
Interesting. Perhaps offloading a diesel searchlight generator of some sort. The roofline in the background (between the 2 booms) obscures the shape somewhat. This makes for some great Dio material though.
I agree that the lift cargo appears to be a power unit of some type. The lift rig appears to be portable/convertable rig - possibly avaition support?
Mark
wtf???
I’m also leaning to the idea it’s a Luftwaffe vehicle. First, it’s a perfect design for the removal and installation of aircraft engines (both radial and inverted V) and propellors. Secondly, if that is a searchlight generator, that makes it a Luftwaffe asset (remember Goring insisted anything remotely related to aircraft (including anti-aircraft assets) were to be a Luftwaffe responsibility). And thirdly, the guy on the extreme right (granted he’s somewhat hard to see) appears to be in a Luftwaffe officers uniform.
It could be on an airfield, as you can see some buildings. My question would be, what is the kid doing there?
Take your Hitler Youth to work day?
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