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Post by 32gbpadfal on Nov 20, 2008 19:45:29 GMT
lets hope a good day was had by all seconded
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Nov 6, 2008 7:06:21 GMT
Bit of help required gent please Could anyone tell me who the CO of 1 RTR was in 1956? your help would be appriciated. Lt Col S.I. Howard-Jones...................HTH! thanks very much S54
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Nov 5, 2008 19:23:41 GMT
Bit of help required gent please
Could anyone tell me who the CO of 1 RTR was in 1956?
your help would be appriciated.
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Jul 23, 2008 18:23:25 GMT
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Jul 4, 2008 11:47:42 GMT
Hi was hoping that the name of Flip-flop was dead and gone when i left LOL No fcuking chance!!! ;D Thats double No fcuking chance!!! Welcome Mike
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Jun 15, 2008 16:55:01 GMT
Recce Troop before amalgamation
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Jun 7, 2008 17:31:09 GMT
Thanks very much for the info Centman you have an excellent memory.
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Post by 32gbpadfal on May 28, 2008 11:48:23 GMT
Not too sure as memory is getting a bit dim (i know pecker before you say it). When the commander shouted action,the safety switch was engaged,breach opened,browning top flap opened,mech checked,main armament bore checked and if all clear "Bore clear was reported Thats great Alfredo, it seems very much like it is today in respect as the loader works his way round the turret to get things done in a particular order. Where was the safety switch on the turret roof?
The Gunners aspects I feel were quite different than those of today.
Going of my chieftain days I presume an angle to the target was determined along with a range and applied to a drum with a bubble, like a spirit level. The gunner then elevated or depressed until the bubble was level achieving the gun at the correct angle and then fired.
I know the bracketing technique was applied to hit the target but how?
And what fire orders were issued.
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Post by 32gbpadfal on May 27, 2008 7:24:56 GMT
Hi all you Centurion veterans Information required!!! I am trying to understand the loading and firing of the 20 Pounder main armament whilst researching my fathers time during the Suez Crisis. I have attached 2 photos of my father in the turret to hopefully jog the memories and any help would be gratefully appreciated. Firstly when the crew went to “Action” did the Cmdr shout “Action load Sabot or HE” depending on the ammo he wanted loaded? Ldrs DrillsDid the Ldr isolate the power first to prevent power traverse whilst he carried out his drills using a switch somewhere? I presume he then loaded the machine gun. Was it with 1 ball 1 trace ammunition? Then would he open the breech and was this done using a handle of some sort? After selecting the appropriate round I know he rammed it home with a clenched fist because when it sat in the chamber correctly the breech automatically closed Did he then place the switch back to normal to allow traverse and report loaded? Engagement What type of fire order would the commander use if he was to engage an enemy position within a building? I know the gunner would use the bracketing technique as there was no ranging gun but what was the process? Any help would be greatly appreciated 32gb_padfal
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Post by 32gbpadfal on May 20, 2008 8:10:20 GMT
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Post by 32gbpadfal on May 16, 2008 7:18:10 GMT
Hohne ranges 1954. no doubt Soprano will be able to tell us what range!!!!!!!!
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Dec 31, 2007 18:59:14 GMT
Second pic is better than Sydneys 2008 festive fireworks!!!!!!!
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Dec 12, 2007 12:14:18 GMT
Yes correct it was Jack Mortons(RIP) farewell in Fally 1972
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Dec 11, 2007 15:23:45 GMT
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Aug 4, 2007 7:19:33 GMT
RIP Eddie thoughts are with your family and friends
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Feb 6, 2007 17:42:35 GMT
TC rest in peace. 4 years since you have gone to the green fields.
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Feb 16, 2007 7:32:27 GMT
would be nice if they have JC
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Post by 32gbpadfal on Jan 26, 2008 6:59:47 GMT
granddadkernow the 3 rtr arrse site has not gone just hidden you need to go on arrse and pm soprano54 and he will let you in with directions
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