1956 Admiralty Driving Permit


I was issued this Admiralty Driving Permit in Singapore Dockyard after taking a driving test with the Civilian Transport Manager. I was then appointed a driver for the duration of the Melbourne Olympic Games. The vehicle was originally a US Army Jeep but repaint Royal Navy Blue with large white RN letters on each side. In Invercargill New Zealand I drove a NZ Army Vehicle, a 1949 Ford four door Sedan flat head V8. Those were the days!!! Anyone else out there have an Admiralty Driving Permit thats 53 years old.

About irishroverpei

Author of "Lily & Me", "The Royal Navy & Me" and Chapter XXl Armageddon. Writer, blogger and RN Submariner, antique automobile enthusiast.
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4 Responses to 1956 Admiralty Driving Permit

  1. teddybeaver says:

    Good to know about your experience. It helps many new drivers who plans to takes the drivers permit , there by saving time and money.

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