ArtistsRifles Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 SFOR was the NATO-led Stabilsation Force in Bosnia, was similar to KFOR in Kossovo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Our Spartan, 48 AT 14, was used in Kosovo during Operation Agricola by 26 Engineer Regiment, for route proving and reconnaissance. Although it was used by other units after it returrned we found the KFOR markings under the paint and decided to restore it to how it was when it was out there. We also found a lot of white paint which ties in with the history dcument as it was also used in Operation Grapple, when it was painted white in UN service. By getting in touch with 26 Engineer Regiment I was able to get hold of the following photos: Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Just spent an time googling around (waiting for a wrecked server to be recommissioned) and turned up this site: http://www.fv432.com Quite informative!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Neil, Yes it is a good site, but it mostly relates to the Mk 1, as this is what Dave Giles has, there's not too much on the more common Mk 2. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Ah well - can't have everything Looks like there's a vacancy on the web for a similar site dedicated to the Mk 2 - he says dropping unsubtle hints..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy FV432 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Easy to show circle. You can just see some writing overpainted infront of circle, almost could be a phone number. Another marking on mine I have always wanted to know what it stands for; are a big P on the front and R on the back, both hand painted and I asssume are related to when they are cast. I see it a lot on all types of vehicle at Withams Have been to 432 web site, although quite informative doesn't seem to get updated. Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I'm sure the R means runner, but I can't remember what the P means. The circle is a tac sign but I cant find the list which tells me what it means at the moment. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 P.S. I hope you're disengaging the final drives as detailed in the REME recovery manual before you tow it about on an A frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Ref. the circle - this may be the answer: These tactical markings utilised the WW2 system of various geomtric shapes and their application varied from Unit to Unit. But they basically followed the undermentioned pattern for squadrons/companies/batteries: A - Triangle B - Square C - Circle D - Semi circle Support - Semi circle [infantry] Command - Semi circle [RAC Regiments replaced by HQ Sqn] Command and Support - Diamond [RAC Armored Regiments replaced by Command Sqn] HQ - Diamond Callsign numbers would vary but as a guide they were usually a numeric sequence followed by a letter ie 12A The general numbering system was as follows: First number - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 = Squadron/Company/Battery First number - 0 = Regimental HQ/Battalion HQ Second Number - 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5 , 6, = Sabre Troop/Platoon/Gun Section Second Number - 0, 9 = Squadron HQ/Company HQ/Battery HQ No Letter - Troop/Platoon Leaders Vehicle http:// Maybe the painted over lettering might have been a call-sign??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I'm sure the R means runner, but I can't remember what the P means. The circle is a tac sign but I cant find the list which tells me what it means at the moment. Chris In my time, Triangle = A Sqn, Coy, etc Square = B Circle = C Diamond = HQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy FV432 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Thanks all for input No I didn't disconnect the drives, probably should know better after recovering lorries for nearly 20 years. Does it state why you need to disconnect. Does it put unacceptable load on the steering box or is it similar to a lorry and it is to protect the gearbox? Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris PWRR Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Con just but it mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel demon Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Regrding the L plate thing You can should you wish to ! :nut: drive one without a commander on an L plate, not reccomended tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Regrding the L plate thing You can should you wish to ! :nut: drive one without a commander on an L plate, not reccomended tho We had a discussion with the examiner about this when I took my H test. Apparently the law says that when a learner is in charge of a vehicle then a person with a full licence must be in the front passenger seat. It doesn't say what happens when there isn't a front passenger seat so it's open to interpretation! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttydon Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 You should drop the shafts off to save overheating the Auto box (just like on an auto car you should remove the prop or suspend the driving wheels ) An H vehicle is like a tractor or a motorbike and NO supervisor is required when learning (but as stated a second pair of eyes is always useful at any time :cool2:) And when registering your vehicle put in as little as you can get away with to avoid being caught out in future legislation (i.e 12 seats making it a minibus :-D) Above all enjoy ownership - A 432 is for life, not just for War and peace :nut: Cheers for now, Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 There's some interesting things happening on FV432 prices at the moment. Withams seem to have a nice one that's stuck at £3500, presumably below its reserve, and Terry Brooks has one described as "excellent" for sale at £3495. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Garner Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Apparently you reach a bit of a dead end when phoning up for that one, "the 432 advertised has sold, but we have a selection of others for £5000" etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Oh no - used car sales techniques in the military vehicle market? :shocked: Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 A combination of over supply and the story you cannot register them for road use any more is probably depressing the market. A believe from another thread the latter of these is in correct but quite possibly only through the ignorance of the DVLA Office the owners vehicle was registered through. Another office may give a different option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 A combination of over supply and the story you cannot register them for road use any more is probably depressing the market. A believe from another thread the latter of these is in correct but quite possibly only through the ignorance of the DVLA Office the owners vehicle was registered through. Another office may give a different option. Withams are curing the over supply problem, they have scrapped the last 8 439 this week, and are sending plenty of 432s the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) ..... and the story you cannot register them for road use any more is probably depressing the market. A believe from another thread the latter of these is in correct but quite possibly only through the ignorance of the DVLA Office the owners vehicle was registered through. Another office may give a different option. PM sent. Edited August 20, 2010 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Withams are curing the over supply problem, they have scrapped the last 8 439 this week, and are sending plenty of 432s the same way. I'm surprised if they're getting much more than £2200 for them scrap unless the armour plate is regarded as special i.e. not iron. (I know they're not Aluminium this time I've checked). If not why aren't the reserves set lower? Sure there would be more buyers for them at £2500 or don't they want to upset the current owners too much. Did you eventually scrap you CET or did it sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I'm surprised if they're getting much more than £2200 for them scrap unless the armour plate is regarded as special i.e. not iron. (I know they're not Aluminium this time I've checked). If not why aren't the reserves set lower? Sure there would be more buyers for them at £2500 or don't they want to upset the current owners too much. Check the sale prices of the ones in the last tender. They were around lot 264, 266 etc. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Check the sale prices of the ones in the last tender. They were around lot 264, 266 etc. :-) Thanks Chris. Seem like a good buy at that, just wish I had a bit more room. I see there are plenty (8) available in the upcoming tender, so no shortage of supply to drive up prices yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) Witham's have changed their advice regarding road use of these vehicles. I can PM anyone Witham's current views as to road use of FV432 series they have for sale if you like. I would have thought their present advice regarding end use would see them wanting to sell for whatever they can get. Edited August 20, 2010 by antarmike rewording to avoid misunderstanding as to what I meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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