robin craig Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 A Ferret bearing the call sign T 29 C in the 1970s would be what role? Directing staff or player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ferretfixer Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Robin, The 'T' at the beginning of this letter callsign. Would be a 'Tango' unit, IE: An Armoured (Tank) Regiment. A Ferret would have been utilised as a forward Recce Vehicle with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 10FM68 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 A Ferret bearing the call sign T 29 C in the 1970s would be what role? Directing staff or player? It would be a player. You'd better look after that one and keep it tidy - looks like you've got the Squadron Sarn't Major's Ferret from B Squadron of an armoured regiment! "Tango" is armour, "2" is the second sub-unit (usually B Squadron for armour) "9" is commander so "T29" would be the squadron leader when using his alternative vehicle (FFR Land Rover or Ferret) while "29A" the 2ic, "2C" the SSM and "29D" the SQMS. I think "29B" would be reserved for a liaison officer, but I'm not sure. The OC would also have a tank which would be "2A" and the 2ic's tank "2B". 10 68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 10FM68 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 A Ferret bearing the call sign T 29 C in the 1970s would be what role? Directing staff or player? But, if anyone bothers to answer my question, please don't expect acknowledgement! 10 68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bob Grundy Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 But, if anyone bothers to answer my question, please don't expect acknowledgement! 10 68 I cannot see a question......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Degsy Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I cannot see a question......... Agreed Bob, I read it as rather rude sarcasm,especially as he's giving the guy so little time to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 robin craig Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 10 FM 68 Thanks for engaging and answering, that is very useful to the gent whose vehicle it is and to the rest of us who need to be educated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 10FM68 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 10 FM 68 Thanks for engaging and answering, that is very useful to the gent whose vehicle it is and to the rest of us who need to be educated You're welcome. 10 68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CaptMax Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 This question was originally posted on a Facebook forum and Robin was kind enough to post it here for me. As I received the answer from him on the original post I was unaware of who answered it. I am indebted to everyone who responded and please know that I am sincere when I say "Thank-you". I do appreciate the information and the fact that Robin was kind enough to post it here for an answer. Respectfully, CaptMax 01 DA 04 T29C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 10FM68 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 You're welcome. Enjoy your Ferret! 10 68 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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