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| includes one Centurion Mk 5 tank
Of the many nicknames that the tankies of the 1st Armoured Regiment acquired from the infantry, the most unkind was probably ‘koalas’ (a reference to koalas being a protected species, not to be sent overseas, and not to be shot at), a reference to them not being sent to Vietnam until 1968. The ‘turret heads’ dealt with that nickname in their first battle, and after that the infantry requested tank support whenever contact with the enemy was expected. |
| The regiment’s flag bears the colours brown, red, and green, based on the Royal Tank Regiment’s motto: ‘From Mud, Through Blood to the Green Fields Beyond.’ They certainly found plenty of mud and more than enough blood in Vietnam, although their losses during their rigorous training were higher than their losses in Vietnam itself.
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| The Centurion in ‘Nam |
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| Contents of the Centurion Blister |
| Contact the customer service team at [email protected] if you have any issues with any of the components. |
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| Description of Components |
| a. .30 cal AA MGs. b. Loader turret hatch. c. Right-hand side rear mudguard. d. Left-hand side rear mudguard. e. Right-hand side front mudguard. f. Left-hand side front mudguard. g. Closed turret cupola. h. Open turret cupola. j. .30 cal ammunition can stowage piece |
k. Jerry can stowage piece. l. Tank commander figure. m. Main gun. n. 2x Spare road wheels. o. Additional fuel tank. p. Turret stowage rack. q. Left-hand side track r. Right-hand side track. s. Resin hulls & turret. |
