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Alvis Saladin Mark II

Photos

Courtesy of Lt. Col. Dick Taylor (RTR) - Blandford Forum, Dorset, UK

F Sqn 3RTR SBA (Cyprus 1986-88)

A close-up of Dick Taylor in his Saladin named 'FOOTE VC'

Each vehicle had a name starting with F.  Dick's best mate, Mick Woodall, chose to use 'FLATULENT' as his Saladin's name.

One of the Squadron's twelve (12) Saladins. Six (6) were routinely operated, 1 per troop, with 1 additional Saladin per troop in "light preservation" and which were operated at least once a year on ranges.

Preparing for firing at Akamas, Cyprus.  One crewman can be seen aligning the sights using a muzzle boresight.

 76mm main gun firing at Akamas ranges.  In this case it was indirect firing at a range of around 3-4 miles.

Dick's "Sally", 'FOOTE VC' ended up being used as a gate guardian in the camp in Episkopi, Cyprus.  It is now in private hands in UK being fully restored.