But the GMC DUKW took the war to the Axis Powers during World War II over both water and land. Search. ... The British Royal Marines used DUKWs for amphibious training exercises into the 1990s.

It was intriguing to know that the Royal Marines, who had donated the vehicle from Surrey, had nicknamed the DUKW, ‘crispy duck’ due to the rust that had been sustained on the vehicle over time.

Odd DUKW On land and in the water, World War II’s amphibian workhorse showed the skeptics a thing or two now it shows tourists the sights ...

He admits even the Royal Marines said what they were up to was a bit risky. Now he and his DUKW are literally home and dry, he’s deeply proud of the endeavour.

The piper, from the 19th Regiment Royal Artillery (The Scottish Gunners), began playing at sea on a landing craft utility and continued as he was driven on the beach in a DUKW amphibious vehicle.

He admits even the Royal Marines said what they were up to was a bit risky. Now he and his DUKW are literally home and dry, he’s deeply proud of the endeavour.