Jimland74 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hi Can someone please help me to decipher my Ferret's record cards? I can figure out some of it, but I'm baffled by other parts, eg the "code changes" and "conversion codes". Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) The Code has been variously known as the Vehicle Code Number, Asset Code, VESPER Code, Forward Equipment Code, etc The first four digits form the Establishment Code Number & the last four define the make, model or mark. Lists of what they meant would appear in Equipment Regulations Pam No.8 then more readily in EMER MANAGEMENT J 022 Looking in the 1992 edition I see: 0112 4111 Ferret Mk 1/1 Liaison (VHF) 0112 4001 Ferret Mk 1/1 Liaison FV701J FFC (VHF) PS FFC = Fitted For Clansmen Edited April 21, 2016 by fv1609 PS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 1st 1 queens dragoon gards 2nd 9/12 royal lancers 9th 4/7 dragoon guards final struck off luggershall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimland74 Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Thanks to you both for your replies. I had been wondering if the conversion codes meant it had been changed in-service to a Mk 1/2, but it looks more likely the turret was fiited after it left the army. I'd love to know it's history prior to 1967 but don't know how to go about finding it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 With a turret, the role & Establishment Code Number changes 0112 Liaison Mk 1 & 1/1 0122 LRV Mk 1/2 0130 Recce Mk 2/3, 2/4, 2/7 .3in MG 0135 Recce Mk 2/3 7.62mm GPMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimland74 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 I don't see code 0122 on my history cards so must assume that the turret was fitted post-service. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Par Ware's Ferret book has a useful table which ties contracts to marks and registration numbers, yours was built as a Mk 1/1 like mine, 02CC84. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimland74 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 I've just tried searching for this book, rarer than chicken teeth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim fl4 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I've just tried searching for this book, rarer than chicken teeth! funny, I was JUST about to try myself, must be an ex ferreter or two with unwanted copies p.s Would anyone with the book, (or any other source of info) know anything of Mk 2, Military number 02DA42 (ferret)? Cheers Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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