Bovington, View From Tank Training Grounds c.1955
Photo ref:
B734004
Photo ref:
B734004
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Bovington Camp dates back to the First World War, and is the home of the Royal Armoured Corps. The surrounding heathland is heavily used for tank training. It was in a hospital here that Lawrence of Arabia died following his motorcycle crash in 1935.
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I come from a military family, am what you would call an ‘Army brat’. My father had served as an officer in the Far East during WW2, where his Navy brother had died. After demobilisation & a failed career in the 50’s for the family firm (luxury cars sales/servicing in London) he rejoined the Army as a Warrant Officer in REME. In the mid 60’s we moved to Bovington Camp - I was 4 or 5 at the time. ...see more
In the 1980s I'm looking for Videos Of Bovington Tank war display can some one help Me
I was stationed at Bovington 1957/59 as a National Serviceman, the posting was a happy one.
My job was looking after the demo: Saladin (the 6 wheel Sarecen APC Chassis but with a small gun instead of the seats ie. A Commander and a Driver plus a radio/gunner), a recon vehicle for the tanks. I have a photo with my sarecen with L plates! Driving was at Clouds Hill demo ...see more
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