Vickers MK VIB

[Roddy de Normann]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Kevin, If that is the case, does the "T" number tie up as well? How does one tell the difference between the various marks?

Lynn -

I hold the fol details for T-2458...

T. 2458
(FMX 812 )

Lt Tk Mk.VIB

Contract T/3995 to Vickers Armstrong - Contract Let 12 Apr 37

C Sqn, 2/6th (Australian) Divisional Cavalry Regiment & Egyptian Armed Forces

Engine No: S/9897

- 1939/40 - Veh prob listed with Mobile Desert Force

- 13 Jun 41 - Veh with 2/3 Aust Fd Wksp at Affula, Syria for urgent repairs. Completed during the day - Wksp War Diary, AWM 52:14/2/3 via Shane Lovel Archive

- Jun 41 - Noted on Syrian border prior to invasion - AWM pic - 1941/1942

- Veh likely sold to CIE, Egyptian Government - BTM Ledger 623.438(41)WD Nos/8


Hope this helps

Roddy