Demonstration of military vehicles, Chertsey, Surrey

Feb. 29 Demonstration of British Military vehicles. Many hundreds of visitors from this country and overseas attended a special and unique 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 capacity, workshop lorries, mobile cranes, tankers, trailers up to do tons for tank transportation and even armoured cars are among the exhibits to be seen either at the display center or taking part in spectacular demonstrations of their qualities. 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 responsible for carrying out the production programme. Photo Shows a car Scout demonstrates its sealing in 6ft of water. The driver cannot see and is guided by his companion in turret of vehicle. The vehicle is used by all arms of the service for forward areas. It has an open top and a 303 Bren Gun on a pintle. Null and turret welded armour plate and sealed for wading to 3 6 (unprepared) and 5'6 (prepared)

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