paul connor Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 http://www.tietacs.org.uk/index/modules/Gallery/albums/userpics/10002/normal_rucuni.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I'm sure I've seen that pic before, it looks like a heavily modded Mk3, no doubt Clive will know what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 It's a Shorland SB301. The improvised windscreen armour is because the original visors & vision blocks were removed before entering RUC to comply with the requirements of the Hunt Report. There were only 3 of this mark in RUC service, MOI 1007, MOI 2688 & MOI 3481. These were withdrawn from service by the end of 1990. The later Shorland APVs were SB401 & had the radiator further forward to accomodate the V8. I suspect this vehicle is MOI 3481. I have pictures of all three vehicles, when they were withdrawn from service, one no longer had windscreen armour & on the other the plate had different characteristics. The riot screens & the rear steps that extend to the rear sides indicate the were used by the SPG (Special Patrol Group) who had particular responsibilities in public order situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 One assume's it is rare then as Paul says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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