Salisbury Plain is a chalk plateau in central southern England covering 300 square miles, (roughly the size of the Isle of Wight) and is owned mainly by the MOD and used extensively for Military training. The plain is famous for its rich archaeology, including Stonehenge and more recently the Amesbury Archer. Access to Salisbury Plain is regulated by Military Byelaws.This is my journal of the stuff you can see (If you look hard enough).
This training version of the Warthog all Terrain Vehicle is rarely seen on the plain except during pre-deployment exercises. Mostly used in Afghanistan the Warthog is a 22-ton tracked armoured vehicle whose off-road ability allows it to frequently outflank the fleet-footed Taliban. It can carry up to a dozen soldiers and replaces the BAE Systems built Viking which is being withdrawn from service after almost a quarter of the fleet was destroyed by Taliban IED's.
February 2013
February 2013
A Eurocopter Squirrel of the Defence Helicopter Flying School Royal Air Force practising enclosed manoeuvres in the woods around Salisbury Plain.
February 2013
February 2013
A Warrior Infantry Section Vehicle crosses the Military Bridge over the River Avon at ‘B’ (Bravo) crossing whilst participating in a Land Warfare Centre Exercise.
January 2013
January 2013
Warrior Infantry Section Vehicles return to base after participating in a Land Warfare Centre Exercise .
January 2013
January 2013
These mighty Foden (DROPS) trucks are used for moving heavy freight across the plain.
January 2013
January 2013
High mobility all-terrain four-wheel drive Pinzgauer.
January 2013
January 2013
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
Caught in the late afternoon at CCDA, this pair of Foxes enjoy the last of a cold days sunshine.
January 2013
Caught in the late afternoon at CCDA, this pair of Foxes enjoy the last of a cold days sunshine.
January 2013
Military Fording over the River Avon at ‘B’ (Bravo) Crossing
January 2013
January 2013
Military Bridge and Fording over the River Avon at ‘B’ (Bravo) Crossing.
January 2013
January 2013
Tracks through the woods behind 'F' Range, in the Danger Area
January 2013
January 2013
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