Off the beaten track with a World War II army classic
VINTAGE vehicle, vintage man … Casterton’s Bruce Pettingill, 79, has enjoyed many unique experiences with his Second World War-era army jeep. His latest venture saw him cross the great sand dunes of the Simpson Desert in a convoy of former vehicles, an experience he rated highly. Photo: JAMES THOMPSON
By James Thompson
June 13, 2022 | 10:00 AM
WORLD War Two-era army vehicles on their own are far from a common sight 80 years on.
However, they can often be found in groups as their respective owners meet and greet each other regularly and plan convoys across Australia’s barren landscapes.
