Chieftain info and banter

[Alan.Crawford.uk]

I saw this pic in Facebook - Chieftain Tank Appreciation Society.
By Ray Harris.

Was this a standard mount for the BV?
Where abouts would it be located?

[Steve Ellis]

That is the correct position. The BV tray slotted into two receivers on the turret ring.
If memory serve me correctly when the main armament recoiled it cam within a couple of inches of the BV.
There was no where else in the turret for it to be stowed, especially when firing on the move.

[Stephen White]

Steve, you’re right, it is the correct position but I don’t remember ever firing with it in position. I don’t think the main armament would reach it on recoil but it seriously got in the way of the loader, especially if he had to clear a rammer out or change vent tube mags. It usually went in a bin when going to action.

[John Clarke]

I got my mini fantastic Armorpax opening BV the other day, looking forwards to building it when I get some slack time, say.... 2025