Historical information

Motorised tugs were used by ground crew to move aircraft on the ground.

Significance

This tug is of historical significance to the B24-Liberator

Physical description

Motorised Aircraft Tug

Inscriptions & markings

MERCURY TRUCK & TRACTOR CO LTD GLOUCESTER ENGLAND-Embossed figurehead of Mercury on front. The MERCURY TRUCK & TRACTOR CO GLOUCESTER , For Spare parts quote chassis no.4962. Tyre Pressure LBS.Per Sq Inch - Front 70 Rear 45 ON plate on Dashboard MORRIS COMMERCIAL embossed on gearbox housing. MT & T embossed on either side of radiator.