Trans Antarctic Expedition font 1956-58

Question

Looking to identify and reproduce this font. More examples may be found by web-searching Trans Antarctic Expedition, or tucker Sno-cat (name of the vehicle).

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Answer 1

Gill Sans Bold Condensed is very close (though the crossbar on the E is longer than on your sample).

Answer 2

Hi, Lizzie! Like your other samples from this project I believe this is hand lettering, not a typeface. That said, the repeating letters are nearly identical, which could mean a template or stencil was used. So the best way to replicate this style is to hire a lettering artist — a font will only get close. kthomps5’s recommendation of Gill Sans is good. Also try Prenton Condensed.