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Offline glbest

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6*6 dual cab cargo
« on: October 31, 2022, 11:41:40 AM »
morning all
seeking clarification on the following landrover crew cab 6*6 what were the used for were the supposed to be the gun tractor for the hamel

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Re: 6*6 dual cab cargo
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2022, 08:40:45 AM »
They were used for the PARAKEET Radio Relay Assemblage (RRA). The rear canopy, frame and tray sides/tail gate were removed in this role.

Once the RRA was withdrawn from service they were likely used for more general purposes - but not as a gun tractor that I’m aware of.

« Last Edit: November 02, 2022, 08:43:07 AM by AGAS 5 »
Series 2A SWB 113-300 VTF  6 RAR
Perentie FFR 49-390  1 MP BN
Perentie GS 50-087  5 RAR

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Re: 6*6 dual cab cargo
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2022, 07:08:02 PM »
A pic of the RRA
Series 2A SWB 113-300 VTF  6 RAR
Perentie FFR 49-390  1 MP BN
Perentie GS 50-087  5 RAR