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UNIQUE ID 2179: SABRE CVR(T) LIGHT TANK

Armour and Softskin (A+S), East Harling, Britain

(Location: Past Projects)


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Unique ID: 2179
Added to Database: 4 March 2012
Last Edited: 4 March 2012
Type (ID): Sabre CVR(T) (3084)
Model (ID): Sabre (3084)
Location Category (ID): Armour and Softskin (A+S) (3350)
Location (ID): Past Projects (3352)
Serial Number:
Registration: 02 FD 14: “02 FD 14” painted on nose and hull rear.
Name:
Other Identification: Painted overall in a green and black camouflage scheme.
Collection Reference:
Links: A+S Sabre
References:
Associated Tanks:

Location History:
(see map)

1: Alvis Limited, Coventry, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Britain (Sole manufacturer of base Scorpion)
2: Army Base Repair Organisation (ABRO), Donnington, Shropshire, West Midlands, Britain (Primary converter from Scorpion ca2000)
3: Witham Specialist Vehicles Limited, Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, Britain (Unconfirmed – Dates unknown)
4: Armour and Softskin (A+S), East Harling, Norfolk, East England, Britain (Current location)


Text in original Preserved British Tanks publication:

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Text in Preserved British Tanks Update:

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Text in original Preserved Tanks In Britain publication:

This Sabre appears to have been acquired from Witham Specialist Vehicles. For its restoration at A+S it was completely stripped down to a bare hull, sandblasted and repainted, then reassembled. It is believed to be in running order.


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2010

Front view
1: Front view

Taken: 2010 (Estimated)
Contributor: A+S
Photo ID: 6822
Added: 4 March 2012
Filename: cvrt_Sab...
Views: 118
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
    

    

    

2009

Front left view, presumed to have been taken at Witham
2: Front left view, presumed to have been taken at Witham

Taken: 2009 (Estimated)
Contributor: A+S
Photo ID: 6821
Added: 4 March 2012
Filename: cvrt_Sab...
Views: 123
Select/Has Priority: 21/0