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24-02-08, 16:46
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8 RTR in Egypt
Alongside my last, I have also uploaded some further pics...
Roddy Last edited by Roddy de Normann; 01-08-09 at 13:56. 
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24-02-08, 19:57
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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
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25-02-08, 08:36
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Kevin,
note that Harrier, Hornet and indeed hornbill are all Sherman Vs not IIIs. Adrian
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Adrian Barrell
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25-02-08, 20:04
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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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