Today we took one of the tanks (almost classed as a tank) for a ride at Eden Camp living history museum! 🚨The FV107 Scimitar The FV107 Scimitar is an armoured tracked military reconnaissance vehicle (sometimes classed as a light tank) used by the British Army. Two troops from B Squadron, Blues and Royals served in the Falklands War. One troop was equipped with four Scorpions, the other with four Scimitars. These CVR(T)s were the only armoured vehicles used in action by the British Army during t

The Scimitar is a highly mobile, lightweight, tracked armoured vehicle – which entered service in March of 1974. Initially the role for Scimitar was close reconnaissance and protection around the battlegroup – using its armour protection and RARDEN cannon to counter enemy light reconnaissance vehicles, hold observation positions, and provide fire support for the infantry. Our Scimitar will be in the arena at TANKFEST 2025! https://tankmuseum.org/events/tankfest/ | The Tank Museum

The FV101 Scorpion is a British armoured reconnaissance vehicle - it may be small in stature, but it has a sting in its tail! For more info, check out our Tank Chat video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qdaONEDRIo Footage courtesy of British Pathé | The Tank Museum