jasper Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hi to everybody, my name is Tony"Jasper"Scarrott. I served for nine years in the RAOC as a Vehicle Specialist,I spent a total of five years at Vehicle Depot Ludgershall which used to be an armoured vehicle depot dealing with all armoured vehicles from Feret Scout Cars to Chieftan tanks ,it also held Antars and thier trailers.I spent the other four years at Recklinghausen and Ord. Depot Antwerp which were "B" vehicle depots ranging from Ford Escorts to Leyland Crusaders.I have just came across this site and I think I will enjoy being a member and hopefuly will be able to contribute to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hi make yourself at home. Most are heading Beltring way at the moment, but rain permitting will probably send smoke signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Welcome Jasper prepare to be inundated with cries for help from the owners of errant Feret Scout Cars, Chieftan tanks, Ford Escorts and Leyland Crusaders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 hi and welcome .......:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Welcome Jasper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV1604A Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Welcome Jasper, You sound like a useful lad to have around. Hope you benefit from the site too; if you still like military vehicles after years working with them, then you won't find a better site.If you want a good idea of the membership have a look at the Neil and Lee 'Stolly' story, now that's dedication! All the best Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks for a warm welcome,I am looking forward to being part of the site,cheers Jasper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skint George Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Hi Jasper, just the man I was looking for! My Lightweight (52 FL 08) was based at Bielefeld then Recklinghausen with 1st British Corp Vehicle Coy in the 70's and 80's. Asking a lot but have you any memories of it or any photos of the vehicles there? I am trying to return the vehicle to it's correct markings. Anything would help. "B" vehicle data card attached. Thanks. George Edited November 4, 2009 by Skint George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hi George, sorry to say that I have no information that could help you with your Land Rover.I am sure you can appreciate that in my 9 1/2 years I would have dealt with thousands of vehicles.I really do wish you the best of luck in finding the information you are after, cheers Jasper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skint George Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hi Jasper. No problem mate, it was a lot too ask. I'll be creative and make up some RAOC decals etc. Was this vehicle depot a vehicle workshop like a big LAD detachment, vehicle pool etc? Sorry, don't know enough about this type of unit. I've made a couple of badges that I was going to have made into decals for the vehicle. Would these be in any way accurate? See Below. Thanks George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 (edited) Hi George, your first vehicle tac sign is the correct colouring with the white sash on it,however the RAOC badge should not be there.I am not sure about the wording.I have listed below something you may find interesting.If I read it correctly you should put 1(BR)CORPS VEH.COY.the RAOC colours should be enough to say it is RAOC therefore not putting that on the lettering.Vehicles alo had command flashes on the front near and back offside.These sites may be able to help you with that. I went to google and put in british military vehicle markings and entered search.Iwent to british formation signs entered and went to 1st corps HQ an pressed additional details and read through.I also looked at painting and marking on post war british vehicles. With reference to vehicle depots I can give you a brief outline. When a vehicle is handed in to a vehicle depot by a unit the first port of call is Reciepts dept. the vehicle is checked for damage and to make sure that kit supplied with it such as,in the case of a Land Rover,wheel brace,jack,tool kit and fire extinguisher is all there.Any kit missing will lead to the unit being billed at a later date.The vehicle then goes through a flow system including,washdown,kit stores,mantanence,tyre bay,paint shop then going into storage.All vehicles in storage are servicable and ready for issue.They have an annual inspection of maintanence whilst in storage.When they are called for issue they go to issues dept.and are signed to a recieving unit. All depots have a REME detatchment to repair mechanical problems detected during the flow system. I hope you find this useful,cheers Jasper. Edited November 7, 2009 by jasper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skint George Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) Hi Jasper and thanks. I'll check out those marking sites and revise my decals. Your info will be a great help to others too. Nice to know what goes on in these units. Thanks again mate! George P.S. Moderators, Does this lad deserve a stripe? Edited November 8, 2009 by Skint George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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