Falklands CVR(T)s

[David I]

So just short of fifteen years ago the question was asked "Have any of the CVR(T)s used by the Blue & Royals in the Falklands War survived into preservation?" Bit by bit the nine vehicles are giving up their identity, and Charlie2356 has been keeping looking, recently finding the probable identity of one of 4 troop's Scimitars.

It still looks as if five of the nine vehicles sent so still exist, This breaks down to three of the Scorpions, and two of the Scimitars. However, two of the three Scorpions are now Sabres, and one of these is no longer in the UK..

I had assumed that it was possible that the Sampson still exists, and could possibly still be serving with the Blues and Royals. However, as I had no knowledge of the Merlin reports it has most likely been cast, and it's fate is unknown.

As in previous posts, it would seem that all of 3 Troop's machines are still around, with three at Eden Camp in Yorkshire, and one in the USA.

Not so much luck with 4 Troop. Only one vehicle Scorpion 02 FD 76 call sign 24, and one Scimitar 06 FD 94 (?) call sign 24B being  identified

So we now still need to identify Scorpion call sign 24A, and confirm that Scimitar call sign 24C is 05 FD 72. And if anyone knows the current status of these vehicles we might get a complete list yet.

Here is the May 2024 revised list 

3 Troop

23   Scorpion   02 FD 92 Confirmed.  Scorpion / Sabre.  In USA.

23A Scorpion   03 FD 38 Confirmed. At Eden Camp.

23B Scimitar    06 FD 06 Confirmed. At Eden Camp.

23C Scimitar    06 FD 97 Confirmed. At Eden Camp.

4 Troop

24   Scorpion   02 FD 76 Confirmed. Scorpion / Sabre. Part owned by barrynevuk, Middlesex. 

24A Scorpion   03 FD ?? Possibly 03 FD 34 or 03 FD 84? Both are / were Scorpion / Sabre. based on the notes by Charlie2356 following studies to the images on this post.

24B Scimitar    06 FD 94 (?)  Based on recent information  by Charlie2356  Current status unknown.

24C Scimitar    05 FD 72 (?)  Unfortunately, both the line-up picture at  Southampton and the rear view taken on Ascension Island are not great quality, and my attempts to enlarge the images weren't a great success, but based on these two photos 24C could be 05 FD 72.

REME

28  Samson   00 GM 45  Confirmed. Current status unknown.

[sirhc]

There are no CVRTs still serving with the British army.

[GregWeatherhead]

Hi. We are looking for any information on scimitar 07FD45 

Call sign 15A 4034. 

Any help would be much appreciated 

 

Thanks Greg 

[Charlie2356]

These photos (Posted by Kevin Lambert on FB) confirm that 24B is 06 FD 94 and also show that 24C is actually 05 FD 77. One more vehicle to go… (24A)

[Charlie2356]

24A is apparently 03 FD 20 (Paul Stretton on FB)

And that they said, was that.

[Charlie2356]

 

3 Troop

23   Scorpion   02 FD 92 Confirmed.  Scorpion / Sabre.  In USA.

23A Scorpion   03 FD 38 Confirmed. At Eden Camp.

23B Scimitar    06 FD 06 Confirmed. At Eden Camp.

23C Scimitar    06 FD 97 Confirmed. At Eden Camp.

4 Troop

24   Scorpion   02 FD 76 Confirmed. Scorpion / Sabre. Part owned by barrynevuk, Middlesex. 

24A Scorpion   03 FD 20 (?) information found by  Charlie2356 on Facebook suggests it is 03 FD 20, no picture of rear of the vehicle during the period located. Merlin reads Withams in Nov 2011.

24B Scimitar    06 FD 94 Confirmed by Charlie2356 Current status unknown. Merlin reads Withams Jan 2012.

24C Scimitar    05 FD 77 Confirmed by Charlie2356  Current status unknown. Merlin reads Withams in Nov 2011.

REME

28  Samson   00 GM 45  Confirmed. Current status unknown. Merlin reads Withams in August 2013 but then RHG/D LAD so the question still begs if she was taken back into service or cast. Maybe an FOI request could sort this one out.

Edited Wednesday at 02:52 PM by Charlie2356

[Charlie2356]

Withams Aug 2013.