Operation Granby Land Rover 90

[Hoveller of Broadstairs]

I’m trying to find out some/any information about my Land Rover 90 56 KK 22.

I know my vehicle was deployed to Iraq as part of operation Granby, with The 1^st Royal Horse Artillery (RHA), Chestnut Troop.  But that’s it.

Any photo’s our information will be greatly appreciated. 

[10FM68]

Well, according to the MERLIN archive, which is a register of British military equipment of that period, 56KK22 wasn't taken into service until 8 May 1992, a while after OP GRANBY (Aug 90 - Feb 91) ended.  It was, though, on the strength of 1 RHA, but from December 1992, until  September 1994.  It then passed to the RLC stores section of 78 Engineer Regiment (V) who retained it until May 1999 when it went to 7 Rifles.also a volunteer unit.  It was struck off strength and sold through Withams in 2012.

 

10 68

[Hoveller of Broadstairs]

Hi 10FM68

This tally's up with the information that I have with exception that I had been informed that the vehicle was deployed to Iraq hence the colour and patina.

Military Registration 56 KK 22

Designation:   Truck Utility Light GS Cargo Soft Top 12v       4x4 Land rover 90 (DSL).

Colour:                        Army/NATO Green IRR, painted later in BSC 380  desert sand

Date in service:          8^th May 1992.

Disposal Date:            31^st January 2012.

 

Military History

14/12/1992

1 The Royal Horse Artillery (RHA), Chestnut Troop

At some point he was repainted desert sand colour but a true pink colour is coming through in some places.

 

29/09/94 – 25/07/95

RLC 78 (Fortress) Engineer Regiment (Volunteers)

Formed in April 1993 to provide a new support regiment for 3rd (UK) Mechanised Division.

Regiment was disbanded on 1st July 1999 at result of the Strategic Defence Review.

 

26/04/99 – 21/05/99

7th Battalion The Rifles (7 RIFLES)

7 RIFLES is The Rifles' Reserve Infantry Battalion of London and the South East.

 

Regards

 

Johnny A