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US Army trucks question - uzbek - 10-06-2018
Hi. The United States Army received a bunch of Duplex / Thibault aerial trucks in the 80s - one batch delivered in 1982 and 83, plus another in 1985 and 86.
I had always thought that these trucks were built completely by Thibault. However, I've recently heard that FTI may have been involved somehow. I know FTI built a lot of trucks for the US military, but this is the first I have heard of this. Thibault went on to deliver several ladders to the US Air Force - these trucks had 3D bodies and this was noted in the various delivery listings that I found. No mention of FTI anywhere.
FTI could have built the bodies, acted as a dealer or this information may be totally incorrect. Can anyone provide any insight?
Thanks!
RE: US Army trucks question - GA_Dave - 10-07-2018
I am unable to give you a definitive answer, but I have photographed a few of these rigs and I have never seen anything on them indicating any involvement by F.T.I.
RE: US Army trucks question - Dan - 10-07-2018
I photograph a couple and found no FTI connection.
RE: US Army trucks question - uzbek - 10-07-2018
Thanks, guys! One department refers to FTI on their website, but it wouldn't be the first time firefighters had incorrect info on their own trucks.
RE: US Army trucks question - TacSupport1 - 10-07-2018
Disregard.