The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Aleppo, Syria. November 1941. Three Light Tanks Mark VIB of the Security Troop, 9th Division Cavalry Regiment, on manoeuvres. Each troop comprised three 5-ton tanks and three Bren gun carriers. On a straight run the tanks were capable of a speed of up to 45 mph. On the left-hand tank, a red four-pointed star on a white background can be made out. This is the formation sign of the 6th British Infantry Division to which the regiment was temporarily attached at the time.
Aleppo, Syria. November 1941. Three Light Tanks Mark VIB of the Security Troop, 9th Division Cavalry Regiment, on manoeuvres. Each troop comprised three 5-ton tanks and three Bren gun carriers. On a s
Aleppo, Syria. November 1941. Two Australian Light Tanks Mark VIB of the 9th Division Cavalry Regiment after climbing a sharp bank during manoeuvres.
A Light Tank Mark VIB of the 9th Division Cavalry Regiment throwing up a cloud of dust during manoeuvres near Aleppo, Syria. On the tank’s bow plate is red four pointed star on a white background. Th
One of the Vickers Mark VIB light 5-ton tanks of the 9th Division Cavalry Regiment throwing up a cloud of dust during manoeuvres. The number 41 on the tank's mudguard indicates the type of unit to whi
An Australian Bren Gun Carrier of the 9th Division Cavalry Regiment on manoeuvres in Aleppo, Syria, throws up a shower of dust and stones as it makes a turn at high speed.
Aleppo, Syria. November 1941. The driver of one of the Light Tanks Mark VIB of the 9th Division Cavalry Regiment.
