The Registry Of Ex-Military Land-Rovers Au, NZ, etc Land-Rover Forward Control 101

 

The 101 Forward Control in Australian Army Service

This page is for 'In service' photos of Australian Forward Control 101's

 

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16 AD Regt vehicles taken at Clapham Junction (Brisbane) returning  to South Aust after exercise Kangaroo 81.

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The rapier units and resupply trailers can be clearly see in this closer image.

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One of hte first 101's delivered undergoing braking testing at what appears to be Monegeeta proving grounds.

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It would be a nerve racking situation for the driver to be in!

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The lads from 16AD lined up in front of their vehicles.
Photo: Neil Dailey

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Looking back over the radar unit to the other vehicles in the convoy
Photo: Neil Dailey

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The 101 was designed to be air portable, and the Australian army did just that.
Photo: Neil Dailey

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IA convoy stopped for a break.
Photo: Neil Dailey

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101's and rapiers setting up at what appears to be an airshow.
Photo: Neil Dailey

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The 101 in it's natural Habitat, out bush!
Photo: Neil Dailey

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Not strictly an "In Service" photo, but thes 2 photos show the 101's in storage awaiting their disposal auction in 1991.
Photo: Rod Genn

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More of the vehicles waiting in their Adelaide yard.
Photo: Rod Genn

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A 101 on display at an army open day.
This open day was held at 2nd EME Services Unit, located at Homebush in NSW, in 1985/6.
Photo: Australian Plastic Modellers Association

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A rapier fire unit at the same display
Photographer: Australian Plastic Modellers Association

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The front of the same 101
Photo: Australian Plastic Modellers Association

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A rear view of a 101 taken at the School of Artillery, Manly, NSW at one of their open days
Photo: Australian Plastic Modellers Association

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A frontal view of the same vehicle taken at the School of Artillery, Manly, NSW at one of their open days
Photo:Australian Plastic Modellers Association

 

 

 

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