Loyd TSC markings?

[Peter Mason]

Originally Posted by simon king

Pete,

Here is IWM film of elements of 8th AB entraining at Newmarket for the south coast in preparation for D-Day.

https://film.iwmcollections.org.uk/record/2170

Amongst the vehicles is a Loyd TS&C (confirmed by census number) which carries the same markings as the Shermans, Valentines and Crusader AAs- ie Div/Brigade sign, AoS square with unit number and Squadron sign

As an aside, interesting to see the 17 Pdrs on the Fireflies covered by tarps.

Simon

Thanks Simon.
The second Loyd is a starter charger as it has the pioneer tools on the front. It looks to be marked 994 which should be 4/7th Royal Dragoons Guards of the 8th independent armoured brigade. Most of the vehicle's look to be marked 994 but did see a Sherman towards the end marked 996 which should be Nottinghamshire Yeomanry.
Peter

[Neil Ashley]

I think these vehicles are most likely to be manned by unit trades men rather than the REME LAD which was limited in size. You can check the establishment for a Tank Regiment LAD but I would be surprised if it includes Loyd Carriers.

[simon king]

Originally Posted by Peter Mason

Thanks Simon.
The second Loyd is a starter charger as it has the pioneer tools on the front. It looks to be marked 994 which should be 4/7th Royal Dragoons Guards of the 8th independent armoured brigade. Most of the vehicle's look to be marked 994 but did see a Sherman towards the end marked 996 which should be Nottinghamshire Yeomanry.
Peter

The SRY Sherman with a vice bolted on the front must be a Sherman ARV.