Hi Yorkie,i to own a M1009, down here in Cornwall.My M1009 came from Germany and was with the 4TH Combat Equipment Company in Germersheim.I to can't seem to find out the any more about my M1009 as the VIN plate on the dash is missing and the VIN plate on the door pillar is there but came off a M1008.Of course in the V5 it goes under the VIN on the door pillar.Also tryed scouring the tops of the chassis with a torch and mirror for the VIN.But i can't see one.Would be nice to find out the proper VIN though.