The 101 Forward Control in Australian
Army Service
This page is for 'In service' photos of Australian Forward
Control 101's
16 AD Regt vehicles taken at Clapham Junction (Brisbane) returning to
South Aust after exercise Kangaroo 81.
The rapier units and resupply trailers can be clearly see in this closer
image.
One of hte first 101's delivered undergoing braking testing at what
appears to be Monegeeta proving grounds.
It would be a nerve racking situation for the driver to be in!
The lads from 16AD lined up in front of their vehicles.
Photo: Neil Dailey
Looking back over the radar unit to the other vehicles in the convoy
Photo: Neil Dailey
The 101 was designed to be air portable, and the Australian army did
just that.
Photo: Neil Dailey
IA convoy stopped for a break.
Photo: Neil Dailey
101's and rapiers setting up at what appears to be an airshow.
Photo: Neil Dailey
The 101 in it's natural Habitat, out bush!
Photo: Neil Dailey
Not strictly an "In Service" photo, but thes 2 photos show
the 101's in storage awaiting their disposal auction in 1991.
Photo: Rod Genn
More of the vehicles waiting in their Adelaide yard.
Photo: Rod Genn
A 101 on display at an army open day.
This open day was held at 2nd EME Services Unit, located at Homebush
in NSW, in 1985/6.
Photo: Australian Plastic Modellers Association
A rapier fire unit at the same display
Photographer: Australian Plastic Modellers Association
The front of the same 101
Photo: Australian Plastic Modellers Association
A rear view of a 101 taken at the School of Artillery, Manly, NSW at one
of their open days
Photo: Australian Plastic Modellers Association
A frontal view of the same vehicle taken at the School of Artillery,
Manly, NSW at one of their open days
Photo:Australian Plastic Modellers Association