| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01663.008 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
McWatters, Anthony J |
| Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 Period 1990-1999 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
SAUDI ARABIA, 1991-01-16. A CHALLENGER ARMOURED REPAIR AND RECOVERY VEHICLE PRACTISING WINCHING ...
Description
SAUDI ARABIA, 1991-01-16. A CHALLENGER ARMOURED REPAIR AND RECOVERY VEHICLE PRACTISING WINCHING ON A CHIEFTAIN TANK AT DEVIL DOG DRAGOON RANGE, ABOUT 100 KILOMETRES NORTH OF THE PORT OF AL JUBAYL. THE RANGE WAS THE TRAINING AREA FOR THE BRITISH 4TH ARMOURED BRIGADE, PRIOR TO THE OUTBREAK OF THE GULF WAR AGAINST IRAQ. THE REPAIR AND RECOVERY VEHICLE BELONGED TO ARMOURED WORKSHOP FORWARD REPAIR GROUP 6 (FRG6), ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (REME).