Remembering SSgt Kelvin ‘Roger’ Jones MBE Author: Maj (Retd) Rick Henderson, Museum Director SSgt Jones receives his MBE in 2005. It is with great sadness that I have to inform you all of the passing of former SSgt Kelvin ‘Roger’ Jones MBE on the 20 Nov 2020. Roger passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by […]
Read More →Collections in Focus: Aktiv Fischer Snow Trac In the corner of the large vehicle hall at REME Museum, visitors can see an unusual tracked vehicle with grey and white camouflage. This is an Aktiv Fischer Snow Trac, a compact over-snow vehicle developed in Sweden in the mid 20th century. The Army have used these vehicles […]
Read More →Collections in Focus: Mau Mau Pistol The REME Museum cares for a large and fascinating weapons collection. You can see some of this collection in our Armourers Hall. In addition to lots of British Army issue firearms, we also hold some more unusual pieces, including this wood handle pistol. Improvised Mau Mau pistol, 1950s. A:1962.0533.01. […]
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