CDN. Leo markings

[Genetk44]

Just found this decal set for those looking to make a model of our Leos in Afghanistan

http://pachome1.pacific.net.sg/%7Ekriegsketten/D356006.htm

 

[3rd Herd]

Interesting, anyone have some history on the tank names ? 

 

[Pencil Tech]

I've always wondered what those upside down "V"'s on a tank mean. Can anybody tell me?

 

[TN2IC]

I've always wondered what those upside down "V"'s on a tank mean. Can anybody tell me?

It's a NATO thing, I think. Not sure what does it stand for.

 

[Kat Stevens]

It means "This Side Up".  Either that or "This Way to the Boiling Vessel".

 

[vonGarvin]

The inverted "V" was first used in Gulf War I.  Much as the planes for OVERLORD had white stripes on their wings, it's for IFF, as far as I can tell.  So, not just NATO.

 

[3rd Herd]

Command,
thank for the reply. I figured the 'B' names were for B squadron. Being somewhat familiar of the naming of tanks from articles, books etc on our Second World War Regiments(Hint read Old Sweat's book, it boosts publishing sales). I know one the children/students that I try to educate will "Hey Mr H., What's with the funky names on the tanks". So I was just wondering about any particular significance to those names in Afghanistan.

To the Good Captain:
There are a couple of site I have looked that additionally advise the the 'V's also indicate which regiment. Suffice none of the sites so far have any source/ citing information. So it is on my if I trip across it list.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

The inverted "V" was first used in Gulf War I.  Much as the planes for OVERLORD had white stripes on their wings, it's for IFF, as far as I can tell.  So, not just NATO.

Borrowed from the IDF where the direction of the Chevron indicated which sub unit the tank belonged to (such as A,B,C squadron)

 

[GINge!]

And now an up -armour set is available for the new Leopard 2A6's.

BTW, any Armoured experts know if we are calling them Leopard C3?

If there's any LdSH(RC) going over on Roto 5 who wouldn't mind giving me a chance to crawl around one the new tanks, I'll get you a doubledouble at KAF!

Time to break out the soldering iron!