Operational use in Europe commenced in 1943 with the invasion of Sicily where during the early days 90% of all supplies came in by DUKW. From D-Day and during the first 4 months of the Normandy campaign, 40% of over-beach supplies were DUKW borne. DUKWS continued in service after the war with many armies - the British finally retiring theirs in 1974.
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All DUKW chassis numbers start with 353. Our Ducks - ‘Wacker Quacker 1’ and ‘Wacker Quacker 2’ are No’s 35319572 and 35320332. We are currently researching their history but know that Wacker Quacker 1 was once owned by BP and spent a number of years operating in Aberdeen Harbour. It then went to an army museum in Scotland but was never put on display. It was purchased by Mr Rex Ward a few years ago and restored to show condition. We purchased it in 2000 and updated and converted it to the configuration you see it in today.