KevinT Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) Attached is a pdf file of names used Post War by British regiments. The majority of this has been compiled by Dick Taylor. If you can add anything or see any errors please let me know. Cheers Kevin Post WW2 Vehicle Names V5.pdf Edited July 28, 2020 by KevinT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 5th down, Abedare, should be Aberdare, unless the crew actually spelt it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) Nemisis, similarly, should be spelt Nemesis. Reading on, I see this has been noted: apologies for my oversight. Edited July 28, 2020 by Ex-boy Update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) D Day Dodger 11 and D-Day Dodger 11 seem very similar, so are they not the same vehicle, slightly misreported? Apologies for the 11s. Another incorrect spelling is Deterrant, which should be Deterrent. Again, I missed the fact this had been noted, so more apologies and no more comments from me. Edited July 28, 2020 by Ex-boy Update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Whoops, I nearly missed Armintiers 1914, which should be Armentiers 1914. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Ex-boy said: Whoops, I nearly missed Armintiers 1914, which should be Armentiers 1914. The vast majority of the Post War names have been compiled by Dick Taylor, i will run the name and source by him to see what he says. Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 23 hours ago, Ex-boy said: D Day Dodger 11 and D-Day Dodger 11 seem very similar, so are they not the same vehicle, slightly misreported? Apologies for the 11s. Another incorrect spelling is Deterrant, which should be Deterrent. Again, I missed the fact this had been noted, so more apologies and no more comments from me. ARMENTIERS changed for V6 DETERRANT was as spelt D DAY DODGERS ( D-DAY DODGERS ), probably 2 different vehicles with the latter probably III ( crew error ). Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Thanks for the updates Kevin. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Kevin The Churchill AVRE, now at the Tank Museum, had FIREFLY on the air intake boxes when it was recovered. It is not on the list of WW2 or Post War listings. Please inform Dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 17 minutes ago, Bob Grundy said: Kevin The Churchill AVRE, now at the Tank Museum, had FIREFLY on the air intake boxes when it was recovered. It is not on the list of WW2 or Post War listings. Please inform Dick. Hi Bob, Thank you for that. This is exactly the sort of detail we are looking for. Do you know when the Churchill was recovered? I don't suppose the census number or any other markings such as div signs were on the AVRE? Normally we would ignore names and census numbers on museum restored vehicle as there a lot of spurious name / census number matches out there but as this is a recovered tank the name is obviously genuine. I will drop Dick a line and let him know. Thanks again and sorry for all the questions. Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 8:32 AM, KevinT said: Hi Bob, Thank you for that. This is exactly the sort of detail we are looking for. Do you know when the Churchill was recovered? I don't suppose the census number or any other markings such as div signs were on the AVRE? Normally we would ignore names and census numbers on museum restored vehicle as there a lot of spurious name / census number matches out there but as this is a recovered tank the name is obviously genuine. I will drop Dick a line and let him know. Thanks again and sorry for all the questions. Cheers Kevin Kevin I have now checked my 1988 Diary. It was recovered by a TA unit on 7 May 1988 from Otterburn. I got it in my yard on 14 May where it remained for 10 years 11 months for restoration. After some years as a 'runner' at The Tank Museum it suffered a catastrophic engine failure and is now sadly not a 'runner'...... There were no plates or any ID on the very rusty tank, the name FIREFLY was on the armour of the air intake plate which was hanging down on one bolt. Cheers Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Hi Bob, Thank you for checking that so we don't know if this is a post war Churchill. I will for ward to Dick Taylor to see where he thinks we should put this name. Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I am sure this was a wartime tank. It is a Mk4 probably a gun tank converted to a AVRE, I doubt if any AVRE like this was produced after 1945. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Thanks Bob, at least we know the Mk and which listing it belongs to. Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Another for you that is not on the list. At The Tank Museum there is a derelict A11 Matilda 1, it is the one with A/T hits on it, now highlighted in red pint. This is named HIGHBURY, a tank of 8RTR. How do I know? well in the late 1980's we removed a front track adjusting wheel. Being curious I flatted the paintwork where the name was likely to be. It appeared and I noticed it had been painted on twice. So, 100% certain that it as HIGHBURY. Stick it on the list! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) High Bob, Thank you for pointing these out. I have added HIGHBURY and FIREFLY to the list which will be on V6 and credited to you. I have not added it to the list but I assume that lurking somewhere is a photo of a Matilda II and possibly a Sherman named HIGHBURY from 8RTR? Cheers Kevin Edited August 6, 2020 by KevinT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I am sure it was a slip...... It is a Matilda 1 not a Matilda 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Hi Bob, Is this the one? Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Yes that is the rascal..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B series Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Some info from my files Duniwassal, Ferret, MkI, 02BA70, 4 RTR, Berlin, Donovan, Ferret, Mk 2, 34BA65, 4 RTR Berlin London Bridge, Bridge layer, Churchill, 44ZR37 Mars, AVRE, Churchill, 44ZR71 Diehard, Centurion, 05BA48, C Sqn, 4 RTR, Berlin, 1961 Dido, Centurion, 03BA33, C Sqn, 4 RTR, Berlin, 1961 B Series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Hi B Series, Thank you for those. I am sure that I have seen a census number to VRN listing somewhere. I wonder too whether the LONDON BRIDGE bridgelayer is the same WW 2 AVRE. Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 It has just dawned on me that I once owned a Cent AVR named BREATHLESS, now possibly in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Hi Bob, Was that an "official" name do you know? Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I think it was as it nicely painted on the front superstructure. Don't know the VRN but a photograph that I took may show it. I am unsure of where those photos are at moment, it an epic job to find the..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Thanks Bob, The reason I asked about the name is that all the names and numbers are from either photographs, War Diaries and personal accounts, we have tried to be careful not to use museum / restored vehicle names and numbers unless they are backed up by a photograph or documents. As you said you once owned it I was unsure about the history of the name. Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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