Over Turned Tank Transporter
15 May 2006, 07:19 PM
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Over Turned Tank Transporter
A few Pictures of the New Tank Transporter that over turned on the A31 last week.
By the way the Tank on the back is a Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV).
By the way the Tank on the back is a Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV).
15 May 2006, 07:31 PM
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Great pics!
but British Army cut backs are getting beyond a joke!
In the second picture down you can see in the background the recovery truck they sent out.
but British Army cut backs are getting beyond a joke!
In the second picture down you can see in the background the recovery truck they sent out.
15 May 2006, 07:34 PM
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Should be ok for parts & a bit of filler & spray paint as the last picture shows a convenient Halfreuds in the distance.
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15 May 2006, 08:28 PM
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Some squaddie is in rather deep sh1te. Tank transporter driver is a skilled trade in the army such that they get to wear a badge on their chest. I hope the driver of this transporter had his attached with velcro...
15 May 2006, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerome
Some squaddie is in rather deep sh1te. Tank transporter driver is a skilled trade in the army such that they get to wear a badge on their chest. I hope the driver of this transporter had his attached with velcro...
15 May 2006, 09:03 PM
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This was all over the news locally, i've heard a rumour from someone with contacts... that the driver was 16yrs old..... and possibly racing another transporter driven by a mate of his....
Mmmmmm
Mmmmmm
15 May 2006, 09:27 PM
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This was all over the news locally, i've heard a rumour from someone with contacts... that the driver was 16yrs old..... and possibly racing another transporter driven by a mate of his....
Mmmmmm
Mmmmmm
Anyone want to imagine what was going through his mind as it started to tip and he realised that he'd lost it?
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15 May 2006, 09:29 PM
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That would be from Bovington right?
Things'll get worse before they get better... Prince Harry is due to start his training there
Things'll get worse before they get better... Prince Harry is due to start his training there
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15 May 2006, 09:32 PM
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The transporter was actually on it's WAY TO Bovington...... the tank, (or whatever it is) had .... wait for it.....
1000ltrs of fuel on board.........!!!!!
1000ltrs of fuel on board.........!!!!!
15 May 2006, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by _Meridian_
Anyone want to imagine what was going through his mind as it started to tip and he realised that he'd lost it?
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15 May 2006, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerome
With my experience of military driving, chances are he was fast asleep until woken by the first emergency service on the scene.
On this topic what sized recovery truck recovers a Challenger, especially an upside down one!
15 May 2006, 09:50 PM
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A 100 ton crane....... well, thats what puts it the right way up anyways..... i guess they put the tank on another lorry.... and recovered the truck in a similar way....
15 May 2006, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Chrisgr31
Army drivers are exempt from the driving time regulations. I know my Fatrger used to commute to London by coach. On Friday night they said to the driver "Night have a good weekend" he replied not me, I am going to the army camp picking up army personel and driving them up to the furtherst reaches of Scotland. Ill be back for you Omonday. They asked about driving hours to be told they didn't apply on military service,
On this topic what sized recovery truck recovers a Challenger, especially an upside down one!
On this topic what sized recovery truck recovers a Challenger, especially an upside down one!
15 May 2006, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by OllyK
Not sticktly true, while the Army trucks aren't fitted with Tachos, you are supposed to stick to the regulations even on excercise. Also if you're tired it is you responsibility to park up even if ordered to carry on, as the driver, you're the one that'll get prosecuted. One of the guys in my troop FUBARed an old duffer's car on the A14 after we'd been driving pretty much all weekend and he got a major roasting for it.
When I joined the infantry, on exercise the driver was the only one guaranteed to get any sleep. 2 whole hours a night. How the **** we ever arrived back at the barracks in one piece is beyond me.
Also, years ago, I drove a 14 tonner with trailer in convoy from Aldershot to Hameln in Germany in 26 hours. Apart from 4 hours on the ferry and a few stops at services it was around 22 hours driving. Even when it was your turn to sleep, while your co-driver was at the wheel, it wasn't exactly quality sleep. We had a tank transporter with a CET on the back. At one point he was weaving between all three lanes. All we could do was form a rolling roadblock behind him until he woke up again.
I still advise people to give military vehicles a wide berth - especially on the motorways.
16 May 2006, 07:12 AM
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I'd just like to clear some rumours up!!
The driver wasnt 16yrs old!
They were not racing anyone, it was returning kit back to Bovvy!
Police said the driver was going around the roundabout at 10mph or less!
What i will say is, the mil have had incidents before with this tank-transporter. Its a recent addition, American (!), such as the press day when the bloody thing was on show for first time and a Challenger 2 slid off.
Yes we dont use Tachos, but we have strict guidelines to driving and sleeping. But this tends to get waivered when your in Iraq/Afghanistan etc!
The driver wasnt 16yrs old!
They were not racing anyone, it was returning kit back to Bovvy!
Police said the driver was going around the roundabout at 10mph or less!
What i will say is, the mil have had incidents before with this tank-transporter. Its a recent addition, American (!), such as the press day when the bloody thing was on show for first time and a Challenger 2 slid off.
Yes we dont use Tachos, but we have strict guidelines to driving and sleeping. But this tends to get waivered when your in Iraq/Afghanistan etc!
16 May 2006, 10:12 AM
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I'd just like to clear some rumours up!!
The driver wasnt 16yrs old!
They were not racing anyone, it was returning kit back to Bovvy!
Police said the driver was going around the roundabout at 10mph or less!
What i will say is, the mil have had incidents before with this tank-transporter. Its a recent addition, American (!), such as the press day when the bloody thing was on show for first time and a Challenger 2 slid off.
Yes we dont use Tachos, but we have strict guidelines to driving and sleeping. But this tends to get waivered when your in Iraq/Afghanistan etc!
The driver wasnt 16yrs old!
They were not racing anyone, it was returning kit back to Bovvy!
Police said the driver was going around the roundabout at 10mph or less!
What i will say is, the mil have had incidents before with this tank-transporter. Its a recent addition, American (!), such as the press day when the bloody thing was on show for first time and a Challenger 2 slid off.
Yes we dont use Tachos, but we have strict guidelines to driving and sleeping. But this tends to get waivered when your in Iraq/Afghanistan etc!
16 May 2006, 10:35 AM
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LOL at the rumor mill!!! "he was doing a power-slide, clipped the kerb and rolled it", "was being driven by a kid" sort of thing!!
The driver will be in some serious **** however, even if they are known to be a little unstable. (the truck that is, not the drivers!)
The driver will be in some serious **** however, even if they are known to be a little unstable. (the truck that is, not the drivers!)
16 May 2006, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by soldierscooby
What i will say is, the mil have had incidents before with this tank-transporter. Its a recent addition, American (!),
16 May 2006, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by RON
This was all over the news locally, i've heard a rumour from someone with contacts... that the driver was 16yrs old..... and possibly racing another transporter driven by a mate of his....
Mmmmmm
Mmmmmm
Originally Posted by _Meridian_
Anyone want to imagine what was going through his mind as it started to tip and he realised that he'd lost it?
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