Stal 664

I was in 5 Sqn RE Paderborn from Dec 1968,  in March 1969, 3 troop were sent to Libya to manage the tented desert warfare training camp facilities; water, sanitation refrigeration and electrical supply to the camp

We also ran the enemy battle simulations (giant firework displays) for the set piece battles for Tanks (Centurian's) Artillery and Infantry

We travelled to and from Libya RAF Guteslohto I think RAF ElAdem in a VC10!!!

The Camp (name forgotted) was located 50miles South of Al Timimi on the coast road, between Derna and Tubruk

En route on the desert track to the camp was a Junction called 'Picadily Circus' , with sign pots to a number of other destinations

At another location on an escarpment a number of giant regimental badges were formedout of upturned Tannants Lager cans pushed into the sand.

Most interesting was a pair or sand eroded conicle peaks maybe 100 feet high each surmounted with Red painted Cairns, This was know as 'Pinders Tits'

Someone must remember them???

Would like to hear from 'anyone' who was sent there and their memories and photos?

Unfortunately I have no pictures except for R&R at a beach near Razatin and a day trip to Bengazi

We left in June and Godaffi took over in August, beleive all British Forces and MV kit was destroyed or returned to BAOR 

Looking forward to some comments

Mark Chapman

STAL11/664 

Does anyone have any information relating to the technical spec and operation of this interesting craft.

How does the folding Launch / Road  wheels operate.

Appears to have a windlass system with locking pins, but cannot quite understand the procedure when it has been reversed into the water and need to retract the wheels.

Thanks

Hello, Alvis Stalwart FV622 owner since 1996,bought from Budge and restored to full swimmer. Bedford TM 6x6 recently px'd for a Leyand DAF drops as my new carrier for Stolly. Must be easier than the ramps I had made.

Hope make a few more shows this year and attend suggested 50 year anniversary of Stalwart!

Look forward to making a few new friends in the world of ex military vehicles.