Demonstration of British military vehicles, Surrey

Sep. 30, 1954 - Demonstration Of British Military Vehicles. Many hundreds of visitors from this country and overseas attended a special demonstration of British military vehicles at the Fighting Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (FVRDE) at Chertsey, Surrey, today. Staged primarily to promote sales in this special channel of export trade, the display included almost 100 different vehicles giving an immense compass of usage. Load and personnel carrying motor vehicles from 5 cwt to 30 tons carrying capacity, workshop lorries, mobile cranes, tankers, trailers up to 60 tons for tank transportation, and even armoured cars are among the exhibits to be seen either at the display centre, or taking part in demonstrations of their qualities on test circuits. The event has been organised jointly by the Ministry of Supply, to whose specifications the vehicles are built, and by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, some of whose members are reponsible for carrying out the production programme. Photo shows a vehicle demonstrating its sealing powers in 6 feet of water. The driver cannot see and is guided by a companion in the turret of the vehicle. The vehicle is used by all arms of the Service for reconnaissance and liaison duties particularly in forward areas. It has an open top and mounts a 305 Bren Gun on a pinale. Hull and turret welded armour plate and sealed for wading to 3 0 (unprepared) and 5 6 (prepared)

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