By Gary Radford
Feature
ADVANCED BUILD
Gary Radford explores the world of armoured reconnaissance with Gecko’s new 1/35 Scimitar Mk.2.
Alvis’ FV107 Scimitar is one of the longest-serving versions of the CVR(T) (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)) project, which first entered service with the British Army in 1971. The type’s baptism of fire came during the 1982 Falklands conflict when British forces liberated the islands following the Argentine invasion. They were retired from the British Army in April 2023, being replaced by the new General Dynamics Ajax. It’s history continues, though, with examples still serving today with the Ukrainian Army against Russia.
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