Just going over old ground on the data card again, a couple more quereys.
There is a unit code A9971A, or A9971H possibly, the last letter looks like an A though, the two letters look similar in script. (?)
Vehicle ARN RU562A (?)
It was listed as class 1 from 74 to 81, then class 2 from 81 to 84. Was this downgrading as the vehicle got older? No mention of the period 84 to de-mobbing.
Lastly, when I was rubbing down and prepping paint, I kept a continuous lookout for markings and numbers. However, due to its sedentry life, I wasn't all that hopeful.
The only markings I could find (and I kept), were white-painted number 8's, within a white-outlined box, painted on the background of the red-crosses on the rear doors and near-side body. About a 5" square box.
The only mention of operational use I could see was 1 RRF, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers or Rapid Reaction Force.
If the 8 unit number means Infantry Battalion, this seems to tie in.
However, from what I have read, 8 could also mean 23rd Artillery Group 5 HQ
Can anyone shed a bit more light on this? I may be reading too much into it!!!
Alec.