Oshkosh MB-5

Oshkosh MB-5 in The Final Countdown, Movie, 1980

Class: Trucks, Fire truck — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
garco ◊ 2012-02-18 22:37	Could it be a Walter? http://www.flickr.com/photos/65005481@N06/6277146921/
Ddey65 ◊ 2012-02-19 00:25	That's what I was thinking.
cartruck411 ◊ 2012-02-25 22:29	'Looks like an Oshkosh MB-5 type, built for US Navy, hence photo on aircraft carrier deck.
cartruck411 ◊ 2012-02-25 22:35	Here's a link to an Oshkosh MB-5 photo for comparison: http://www.fire-engine-photos.com/picture/number1659.asp.
cartruck411 ◊ 2012-02-25 22:41	The link in the post above might not work, so try www.oshkoshairport.com and surf around that site under the "history" section for Oshkosh MB-5 type to confirm its id.
Tkmined ◊ 2021-05-21 16:23	I can confirm this is indeed an MB-5. I work with one directly, and it is almost identical. (I say almost, because some markings on my truck are different that the ones in this photo) Photo proof with the truck I work with: