76 expiration tab issued in 1975 and 1977 expiration tab
issued in 1976.
1976 tab used on 1974 Clark Air Base plate in the Philippine
Islands is shown on the left. On the right, is the 1976 Clark Air Base plate
issued to new registrants for 1976.
US Forces in Turkey plate utilized from the mid 60's
through the 70's
Allied Forces in Italy plates first issued in 1968 and used
through the 70's and beyond. White plates were for the first car and black for
the second. The C prefix on the white plate would indicate it was issued for
Catania, while the N prefix on the black plate would indicate it was issued
for Napoli (Naples).
Allied Forces in Italy plate used at Udine.
Allied Forces in Italy motorcycle plate issued for
Napoli. As above, this style was first issued in 1968.
Style of license plate issued to U. S. Forces personnel in
Japan from 1967 to 1998. This one was issued in Tama, which is a suburb of Tokyo.
The 55 is the code for the type of vehicle, and represents a private 4-wheeled
car from 500-2000cc in engine displacement. The 55 was first introduced in the
early 70's. The Y prefix indicates either the tax was already paid, or it means
issued to military personnel.
United States Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay license plate used during the 70's
Click on plate for larger image
1970's Guantanamo Bay motorcycle license plate.
U.S. Forces license plate used in the Azores during the 1970's.
United States Forces in Iceland license plate of the type
used during the 70's.
J prefix = Icelandic civil staff
JO prefix = U.S. civil staff
VL prefix = U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force
VLE prefix = U.S. service personnel
1976 89th Military Airlift Wing booster plate
Plates I am looking for from U.S. Forces overseas:
- Any US Forces plates used during 1976 not shown above
Want to know more about US Forces plates go to:
You can contact me at mikesells@aol.com
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