trevor pitman Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) I hope someone on here may remember this vehicle. Working on the principle of a 1989 sierra estate in this picture, im saying this was taken late 89 onwards!!!! The markings of red/blue square with a dove in hand suggest HQ Royal Artillery markings, but I can not find dove in hand in any reference to suggest which unit. The other marking on the front also is a blank to me. I am informed the photo was taken at Budge`s yard. A friend owns the chassis, appears now to be fitted with a AEC diesel engine Edited December 29, 2011 by trevor pitman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor pitman Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Anyone with an ideal? Even just to confirm the fencing looks like it may be Budges yard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchinuk Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Anyone with an ideal? Even just to confirm the fencing looks like it may be Budges yard!! I'm fairly sure you are correct, it's the second Budge yard (on the old Gamston airfield, backing onto the A1), it's now called 'Retford Airport' these days. I saw the FWD there when they (Budges) had an open day in conjunction with a model show, the highlight was Bob Fleming running his Stug III around the yard, I'm guessing the date is about right. I remember the yard was fully of Stalwarts, as Budge had a plan to convert these to diesel operation, so had bought a stock of Stalwarts. Budge were also touting a diesel conversion for M151s at the time too. I might have some photos somewhere, though probably in film so will need scanning... Hope this helps. jh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Photo of a Su-coe WD. Original photos from my collection. shame about the jeep. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder44 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 [ATTACH=CONFIG]54987[/ATTACH]I hope someone on here may remember this vehicle. Working on the principle of a 1989 sierra estate in this picture, im saying this was taken late 89 onwards!!!! The markings of red/blue square with a dove in hand suggest HQ Royal Artillery markings, but I can not find dove in hand in any reference to suggest which unit. The other marking on the front also is a blank to me. I am informed the photo was taken at Budge`s yard. A friend owns the chassis, appears now to be fitted with a AEC diesel engine The dove in hand is the formation sign for the 92nd. AGRA (TA) I will look up the sign on the offside and let you know what it is, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor pitman Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Many thanks for the replies....slowly the jig saw is begining to take shape as they say!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor pitman Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 The dove in hand is the formation sign for the 92nd. AGRA (TA) I will look up the sign on the offside and let you know what it is, John. Have you been able to identify the offside sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor pitman Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Sorry to activate this oldie.....can any of the persons who replied add anymore please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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