BARV
military engineering vehicle for amphibious vehicle recovery
BARV (Beach Armored Recovery Vehicle) - is a British military support vehicle used for amphibious landings.
There have been three different BARVs in British service since their introduction during World War II. They were also used by Dutch and Australian forces.
Historic photos edit
Sherman BARV edit
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Sherman BARV tows a disabled Bedford articulated lorry and trailer off the beach.
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Sherman BARV (Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle), Earls Court, London
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Sherman BARV and M4 Sherman
BARV today or in museum edit
Sherman BARV edit
Sherman BARV in Cavalry Tank museum (India) edit
Sherman BARV in Cavalry Tank museum, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. (2016)
Sherman BARV in REME Museum of Technology edit
Sherman BARV in REME Museum of Technology. (2010)
M3 BARV edit
M3 BARV in Royal Australian Armoured Corps Tank Museum, Puckapunyal, Victoria, Australia. Only one vehicle of this type was built. (2007)
Centurion BARV edit
Centurion BARV in Batey ha-Osef museum, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Caterpillar D8 BARV edit
Caterpillar D8 BARV in Royal Australian Armoured Corps Tank Museum, Puckapunyal, Victoria, Australia (2007).