Registry of Ex Military Land Rovers

Vehicle Research => Series 2 Research => Topic started by: Tommy on April 10, 2013, 08:42:16 PM

Title: Sandbagged Landy SVN
Post by: Tommy on April 10, 2013, 08:42:16 PM

This photo shows how a handful of sandbags can be a method of frontal protection. Held in place by a length of rope, the sand bags would provide acceptable protection from small arms fire. Interestingly, the hood bows and canvas top are still in place. Gunner appears to be armed with the Australian L2A1 automatic rifle.

This unique setup would be quite a sight to behold at a military car show or event. Any REMLR members want to give it a go?

Title: Re: Sandbagged Landy SVN
Post by: Diana Alan on April 10, 2013, 09:16:26 PM

Hi Tommy

That is a sigs unit/FFT (?103 sigs sqn), so the tarp was probably to protect the radios.

They also sandbagged the floor to protect from mines.

Diana

Title: Re: Sandbagged Landy SVN
Post by: Tommy on April 10, 2013, 09:34:51 PM

Quote from: Diana Alan on April 10, 2013, 09:16:26 PM

Hi Tommy

That is a sigs unit/FFT (?103 sigs sqn), so the tarp was probably to protect the radios.

They also sandbagged the floor to protect from mines.

Diana

Agreed :). Interestingly, 112-939 is a standard GS ???. Could be a supply vehicle.

 112-939...109...1964...Series 2A...6028...Truck, Utility, 3/4 Ton, GS, Cargo

Title: Re: Sandbagged Landy SVN
Post by: Tommy on October 01, 2013, 07:28:48 PM

This photo shows sandbagging to both cab floor and tub.

(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/tommykm/REMLR%20Forum%20Photos/guntractor_zps5098a0fc.jpg)

Title: Re: Sandbagged Landy SVN
Post by: Carzee on January 06, 2014, 06:58:09 PM

Where did we get this one? Great photo.

No pedestal for GPMG, so its not a proper 'escort' or gunned up... but its not just a GS for running errands around Vungers or ND either. Maybe going on a trip thru a hot area to a fire base or maybe it was during the Tet period alert. Interesting possibilities.