What is this siren on my M38!!

elias929 · Post by **elias929** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 6:13 am

I have a siren on my jeep, this is an anti-aircraft or police siren!
it sounds like the anti-aircraft cones.....

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kenc80 · Post by **kenc80** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:44 am

I don't know but it definitely looks cool!

elias929 · Post by **elias929** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:01 am

I search on google but I did not find!!

skyjeep50 · Post by **skyjeep50** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:02 pm

I don't think M38's were used in any combat areas subject to enemy A/C raids so air raid warning sirens would probably not be a purpose for the siren. But shore patrol, MP's, etc. would be a fairly common use - any other markings on the jeep? It is a cool looking unit whatever its origin.

elias929 · Post by **elias929** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 4:22 pm

This M38 is a old of the flight-line division (yellow color) but I do not know if the siren was on this jeep at original equipment!!

Post by **wesk** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:41 pm

Emergency vehicle sirens have a fairly distinct sound and cause you to instantly look for an emergency vehicle approaching. Air raid sirens also have a distinct sound and usually result in your immediate gaze skyward.

With that in mind the next comment will certainly make sense.

Many unit Commanders likened themselves to a God or Zeus if you may and therefore liked to have their vehicle's siren a type which emitted a sound that made you look UP.

elias929 · Post by **elias929** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:34 am

I took another picture yesterday but on this plate the scripture are deleted...

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I wanted to know just out of curiosity!!