We received an email from Raymond Pritchard asking if we would be interested in seeing some of the vehicles he served with in his time in the army, and see if you can guess our reply !!!! Raymond kindly scanned and emailed us 15 fantastic photos, especially rare to see colour photos of the incredible Thornycroft Antar.
Below is the narrative that Raymond sent with his photos. Please enjoy !
“The Antars are mainly 617 (Polish) Tank Transporter Sqdn – they had an overnight stay at Senelager – while the remaining Antars are from 3 Tank Transporter Sqdn. Bedford RL 3 ton was with 3 Sqdn RCT (Singapore). The Alvis Stalwarts were issued brand new, no mileage, to 33 Sqdn RCT (Bunde) There were a nice glossy bronze clean. This is the era when “most” army vehicles were kept clean with car polish; Bedfords, Stalwarts, staff cars, etc. When I was on Centurion and Chieftain tanks, polishing was different. We used kerosene/petrol and oil and buffed up with cotton waste”
Alvis Stalwart
Alvis Stalwart
Alvis Stalwart (09 ER 48)
Bedford RL 3 ton Cargo (50 EL 82)
Chieftain Tank (03 EB 30) on traile
Chieftain Tank on trailer
Row of Alvis Stalwarts
Thornycroft Antar (12 DM 61)
Thornycroft Antar (12 DM 70)
Thornycroft Antar (12 DM 70)
Thornycroft Antar (12 DM 70) rear
Thornycroft Antar (50 EK 55)
Thornycroft Antar rear
Thornycroft Antar rear
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4 Corps (Printed) | 
Eastern Front Collection 378 | 
Ford Iveco 3828 4x2 Tractor (95 RN |

Foden 6x4 Low Mobility Tanker (20 G | 
Bedford OXC 4x2 Tractor (RSU 164) | 
Saurer D330 6x4 Tipper (M 64850) | 
Foden 8x6 IMMLC Drops (AE 09 AA) |

Normandy 1944 Collection 908 | 
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (FEW 728) | 
Daimler Ferret Armoured Car Mk2 (GF | 
Eastern Front Collection 98 |

Eastern Front Collection 1023 | 
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (MFO 690 | 
US 43 Infantry Division (Red Wing) | 
Normandy 1944 Collection 652 |

Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (33 KE 64) | 
Humber Heavy Utility (RBD 883) | 
23 \'German\' Lorry | 
Normandy 1944 Collection 772 |