jasper

Hi,in reference to blue lights being used on Saracens in Northern Ireland.They were used on 321 EOD Coy bomb disposal saracens and Saracen ambulances.However they were beacon style flahing lights which were fitted to the top of the vehicles and had like a metal cage around them to protect them from misiles which might be thrown at them.The lights you have were definately not used on Saracens or Pigs but were used on all other vehicles.If you were interested in putting a blue light on I could post some pictures for accuracy.Regardes,Jasper.

Hi,I was just wondering if any body new where I might be able to gather information including photographs of the Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Transits used by 321 EOD Coy.RAOC. Also does anybody know where I might be able to see one displayed.An even longer shot is that I would love to own one but where to buy one is the question.Many thanks,Jasper.

Hi Dave,the pig was stationed at the Grand Central Hotel,Belfast in 1979.I have put a pic up of it now and then hopefuly you can see it clearly,Jasper.

Great pics,any idea what role 02 CA 30 played.I have never seen one before,cheers,Jasper.

Various Saracens used on Operation Banner in Northern Ireland.

Hi,just a few more 321 EOD airportables.

Hi,I don't know the exact year but I served at the Vehicle Depot Ludgershall from 1976-79 and the Saracens had already been uparmoured then for use in Northern Ireland.Regards,Jasper.

Daktari belfast 1978

Saracen ambulances used in Northern Ireland at first had turrets but as time went on they were removed.I dont know the reason for that though,regards,Jasper.

Hi,I am looking for any info that can be given to me with reference to a 3/4 ton Land Rover used on Op Banner in Northern Ireland.The vrn is 02 GN 29.I just wondered if by chance anybody knows where it served in NI and where I may get a picture of it.I know this is quite random but thanks for taking the time to read this,Jasper.

Hi Simon,although I wouldn't remember this specific no.plate I served as a Vehicle Specialist in the RAOC and during that time I was at the vehicle depot in Ludgershall from 1976-1979.I notice your vehicle was there on two occasions during that time.If you wish I could tell you the procedures carried out by us charting the vehicles general history from Reciept of a Vehicle to the Issuing of it to another unit.I worked in the vehicle storage section and we had 10 teams of two guys whose job it was to take all servicable vehicles (which this would have been) and give them basically a first parade check then take them out on the road around Tidworth Garrison to check all was well with the vehicle.At some point one of my mates would have driven it or even though a remote chance may have driven it myself.As I said if you wish I would be glad to tell you the history of a vehicle during its time in a vehicle depot.Kind regards,Tony.

Hi Dave,thanks for your email and your reply.I found out from Clive Elliot that the registration was 23 BK 96.Me and a couple of other lads who served with 321 EOD are trying to find out where it was located in NI. Between us weve trawled through loads of EOD photos but to no avail.It is currently sat outside a gun club in Texas and is in a pretty bad way with lots of rust comig through.It was spotted by one of our lads whilst on his holidays.If I can I will get one of my kids to post a copy of the photo on here if I can find a copy of it.Once again thanks for your info,Jasper.

fv 1609,thank you very much for the information you have provided.The only picture I have seen is one of it parked up outside a gun club in Texas USA.Sadly it has started to rust and is looking quite neglected.The chap who stumbled accross it is an ex Army bomb disposal officer.As it still has Felix stickers on it we assume it was last used by one of our bomb disposal units in Northern Ireland.We will now be looking through our section photos to see if we can see where it was actually used.Once again many thanks,Jasper.

Hi,A friend as come across a Humber Pig in Texas and it still has FELIX(EOD) stickers on it.The vehicle no is YF O864 which is clearly incorrect.Does any body know that if we get the chasis number will we able to trace the vehicles history somehow.Many thanks,Tony.