Ford Light Patrol Car

1916 -1917 Ford Model "T" Light Patrol Car

1/72nd Scale

(AC-10) 1916-1917 Fort Model "T" Light Car Patrol...... $7.50

In 1915, the Central Powers stirred up the Western Desert Senussi, in an attempt to open up another threat to the British control of the Suez. Superior logistics, organization and tactics by new Zealand, South African and British troops eventually dealt with this threat. In the process, the versatility and power of mechanized transport in war was demonstrated for the first time. The Senussi retreated to Siwa in October 1916, believing themselves safe from any further attack. In February 1917 General Hodgson's mechanized column with armored cars, crossed several hundred kilometers of desert in a few hours, and broke the power of the Senussi for the rest of the war. Advance reconnaissance and convoy escort work by the Light Car Patrols preceded this operation. The Ford Model Ts with crews of three and rations for three days, formed the backbone of these patrols and proved that their vehicles could go practically anywhere a camel could and more importantly, return with valuable information. Our Light Car Patrol kit is based on the Fords used in these operations.