WW2 MTRS
During WW2, Motor Transport Repair Sections sprang up to maintain the vehicles owned by different Squadrons etc. Vehicles were fixed in anyway they could find in the harsh conditions. Capturing Japanese Lathes helps too.
Below are some pics (Thanks to the Australian War memorial)
Gems guys Port Moresby 20-4-1945
Center front Les Magner Fabric worker / Motor Trimmer Les became last serving Woff trimmer in later years.