Empire & Allied Armoured Vehicle Census Numbers

[Roddy de Normann]

Hi to all on St georges Day...!

Please may I put a question covering vehicle census numbers again ?

As many might know, a number of us are attempting to put together a definitive listing of the T-series vehicles and their units. One question that keeps popping up is the relationship between the British numbers and those of our main vehicle producing empire allies, the Australians, New Zealanders, South Africans and Indians. Each of these countries had their own systems to some extent but also used British T-numbers.

First off then, does anyone have a good summary of the different systems used in these other countries ? I am particularly interested in Australia and India...

Second, when these counties deployed their own vehicles abroad - ie Australian carriers to N Africa - did they also sport a British T-number alongside their own country's number ?

Third, does anyone have a definitive rundown on the Polish numbering system while they were in the UK. Why was their numbering different from the UK/Empire standard when their AoS were not ?

Finally, I have just gone through every thread from 2003 looking for census numbers and found a fair few. What did impress was the sheer standard and quality of knowledge - no question too difficult. It is a treat to be part of it.

Roddy de Normann
Devizes, UK