Bovington in Dorset, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
FV603B Armoured Personnel Carrier
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 2, 2018
1. FV603B Armoured Personnel Carrier Marker
FV603B Armoured Personnel Carrier, Mark 5
The Alvis FV603 Saracen was an armoured personnel carrier and part of the FV600 series of vehicles. It first appeared in 1952 and saw action during the Malayan Emergency (1948-1960).
It was later used in Northern Ireland (1968-1998), where its distinctive and menacing shape was often seen patrolling the streets. Saracens were sold to a number of other countries for military and policing purposes.
This particular Saracen started service in 1956 as a Mark 2. It ended service in 1986 as a Mark 5.bbn ( photo caption )
Saracen FV603B Armoured Personnel Carrier on exercise soon after the Malayan Emergency
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 50° 41.724′ N, 2° 14.538′ W. Marker is in Bovington, England, in Dorset. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of King George V Road and Linsay Road, on the left when traveling south. Located at The Tank Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bovington, England BH20 6JG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tank Infantry Mark IV (a few steps from this marker); Royal Tank Regiment Memorial Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lawrence of Arabia Trail
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Also see . . .
1. The Tank Museum. (Submitted on September 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. The Tank Museum on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 2, 2018
2. FV603B Armoured Personnel Carrier
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 2, 2018
3. FV603B Armoured Personnel Carrier
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
