"UK: Norfolk-based soldiers prepare for Poland" Topic
1 Post
All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.
For more information, see the TMP FAQ.
Back to the Ultramodern Warfare (2014-present) Message Board
Areas of InterestModern
Featured Hobby News Article
Featured Link
Top-Rated Ruleset
Featured Workbench ArticleDemosLaserCutDesigns says these Possessed Zombies would lend themselves well to a zombie game based on the world of the Evil Dead movies.
Featured Profile Article
Current Poll
Featured Movie Review
|
Tango01 | 21 Feb 2018 12:35 p.m. PST |
"Last week, personnel from C Squadron, 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards (QDG), took part in their penultimate training exercise before they travel to Poland as part of the UK contribution to NATO's enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) deployment in support of Europe's security. A series of day and night exercises, in sub-zero temperatures on the demanding Warcop Training Area saw the reconnaissance squadron perform grueling live-fire tests, both on foot and from the latest Jackal 2 vehicle, an updated version of the Jackal: the crew has been increased to four and the main armament gun ring moved forward to give it an all-round arc of fire. The chassis has been upgraded, allowing the vehicle to carry a greater payload and armour, and providing more strength for protection against roadside bombs. It also has a larger 6.7 l engine, although this does not increase the speed of the vehicle. The vehicle is designed to protect personnel against roadside explosions and mine attacks. It is armed with a 7.62mm machine gun for crew protection. It can also be fitted with either a .50 machine gun or a grenade machine gun…." Main page link Amicalement Armand |
|