
These men are members of the famous African-American 9th Cavalry Regiment, and are wearing 'crash helmets' as they ride in the Army's new speedy little 'blitz buggy' or Bantam reconnaissance car, eventually known as the jeep. These vehicles appear to be Ford GP prototypes, plus a motorcycle in the background. Ft. Riley, KS, 24 May 1941.
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