As of November 1999, am medically-retired from MoD after a near-fatal RTC (motorcyle T-boned a Ford Orion that turned across the road in front of me). Was in the Royal Yeomanry and drove Fox(es) and Spartans in KCLY Sharpshooters 'C' Squadron from 1983 to 1986. Am looking to purchase an FV103 with a Perkins power unit, but will take a J60 at the right price. Would love a FV102 Striker if I cannot get an FV103.
Basic'd at Catterick during that nasty Winter of 1983. One of our intake was taken to hospital after doing a river-run carrying a huge log - against the Regs (and beating them!). This HUGE rugbly player was hospitalised with severe hypothermia. I hope he survived. We never saw him again.
Initially drove various Fox vehicles, then converted to the Boot Troop Spartans after gaining my 'h' licence.
Have a 1977 Triumph Bonneville; a long-suffering partner, a semi-feral cat (that adopted us), a house full of gadgets, and severe ADHD - hence the "long-suffering partner" comment. Poor guy.
