Today in WW II: 24 Jun 1940 Vichy France government signs armistice with Italy.  More ↓
24 Jun 1940 Newly formed British Commando unit stages first cross-Channel raid with 4 RAF air-sea rescue boats. Little was gained from the raid.
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Austin 10 Staff Car

Austin 10
1937 Austin 10 Cambridge military staff car used by the British Army pre-war and during WW2. Photo: Courtesy David Marsh, Victoria, Australia (Dave's Austin 10 Web Site)

Austin 10
1937 Austin 10 Cambridge. Photo: Courtesy David Marsh, Victoria, Australia (Dave's Austin 10 Web Site)

Austin 10
1937 Austin 10 Cambridge. Photo: Courtesy David Marsh, Victoria, Australia (Dave's Austin 10 Web Site)

Austin 10
1937 Austin 10 Cambridge. Photo: Courtesy David Marsh, Victoria, Australia (Dave's Austin 10 Web Site)