8 RTR - Egypt 1944
 

Hi to all -

I recently bought a CD copy of an unidentified Armd Regt in a desert environment. Pics included Valentines & Shermans of a RTR regt.

Closer inspection of the Shermans showd names with 'H' and a unique B Sqn symbology, 'square with dot'.

I guessed H for 8 RTR which I was able to then confirm with a quick glance at Stuart Hamilton's book 'Armoured Odessy'. He had been B Sqn Ldr at that time, with the tank 'HORNBILL'. A pic also had the same sqn symbology.

A few of the pics are attched below...any comments most welcome

Roddy

8 RTR in Egypt
 

Alongside my last, I have also uploaded some further pics...

Roddy

More 8th RTR names and numbers
 

Hi Roddy,

I have the following from 8th Royal Tank Regiment.
Matilda Mk II
T6867 “HOBO”
T6937 “HONITON” A Sqn
T6934 “HORACE”
T7353 “HUDDERSFIED”
T6944 “HYTHE” A Sqn

Valentines
T17364 “HAL II”
“HAL”
“HECTOR IV”
“HELEN”
“HILDA” RHQ Sqn CO
“HOTSPUR”
“HULL”

Shermans
“HOBO”
“HORNBILL” a Mk III B Sqn
and now
“HARRIER” a Mk III B Sqn
“HORNET” a Mk III B Sqn

Other names that as yet I have been unable to tie down to specific tanks.
“HAKE”
“HECTOR”
“HENGIST”

If you or anyone else can add either names and or numbers to the above I would much appreciate it.

Cheers
Kevin

Kevin,

note that Harrier, Hornet and indeed hornbill are all Sherman Vs not IIIs.

Adrian

Harrier, Hornet and Hornbill
 

Adrian,

You are quite correct. I had Hornbill down on my name database and just copied onto the other names on the post without looking properly at the photos. More haste less speed!!!
Thanks for pointing it out.

Cheers
Kevin
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