Soldiers from U.S. Army 9th Air Force testing a waterproof jeep "Kitty" in stream, England
Description:
View of soldiers from the U.S. Army 9th Air Force testing "Kitty," a waterproof jeep in stream, at a location in England, during World War II. Label on back: "54568 A.C. Somewhere in England, the U.S. Army 9th Air Force maintains a waterproofing school where soldier mechanics are taught to treat vehicles in order that they may travel through fairly deep water without stalling. Asbestos compound is applied to the motor and other vital parts which might be damaged by immersion in fresh or sea water. 'Kitty,' a waterproofed jeep undergoes a rigid test in a 'wading stream.'" Typed on back: "Released for publication. Credit: Official photo U.S. Air Forces. AC/AS Intelligence Photographic Division." Handwritten on back: "Jeeps."
