DUKW amphibious truck. The DUKW—an amphibious truck perhaps better known as the “duck”—was renowned for its land mobility. DUKWs continued to serve in military and civilian …

Troops embarking on USS LCI(L)-196 from a DUKW, near Scoglitti, Sicily, on 11 July 1943. The U.S. Navy large infantry landing craft USS LCI(L)-551 in May 1945, flying her colors at half …

The DUKW (GMC type nomenclature, colloquially known as Duck) is a six-wheel-drive amphibious modification of the 2 + 1 ⁄ 2-ton CCKW trucks used by the U.S. military during …

A DUKW amphibious truck with a load of blood and medical personnel moves in from a landing beach in the southern France invasion area on 26 August 1944, eleven days after the initial …

The DUKW justified the confidence that General Corlett had placed in it, and the "hot cargo" system, as practiced by the 7th Infantry Division, proved a reliable method of getting priority …

On May 3-5 2019, the AFMM proudly hosted the LCI WWII Veterans Reunion. 13 veterans attended along with family and friends for a total of over 85. Everyone had a great time. …

DUKW; Amphibious Truck. Renowned for their excellent land mobility, DUKWs continued in service in military and civilian roles for decades after the war. Troop capacity for the DUKW …

A wheeled amphibious vehicle was the Model GM C DUKW-353, or "Duck." It was a six-wheel-drive truck with a boat-like hull that could travel equally well on land or sea.

Jun 12, 2015 · 5) MS Port bow view of LCI with cargo doors open. 6) CU DUKW driving by R to L loaded with soldiers. 7) LS LCT off-loading some 6X6 Army trucks; ships anchored in BG.

Summary: LS, C-47s lined up on English airport. CUs American airborne troops, and paratroopers, entering C-47 plane. CUs paratroopers put on Mae West Jackets, full field packs …