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From left, former crew members of Centurion 169041, Barry Hodges, Graham Munsell and Ray Arthur out the front of 1st Armoured Regiment at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Chris and Jan Fenton.

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The story of Australia’s ‘atomic tank’

25/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 807 Views 2 Comments 1st Armoured Regiment, Centurian tank, RAAF Edinburgh, Vietnam War

It’s believed a Centurion tank sitting in front of the 1st Armoured Regiment is the only tank in the world

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Claymore mine – front towards enemy

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Chapter 27: Being Edjumicated

04/06/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4536 Views 0 Comments Armalite, Centurian tank, Claymore mine, Cobra gunships, dust-off chopper, Huey, M-113, M16, M60, Miniguns

Beer is 20 cents a can at our boozer. Two cans per man per day, perhaps. We are taking a

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