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The Army threw open its 6, 000 acre, tank range at Castle Martin, Pembs
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The Army threw open its 6, 000 acre, tank range at Castle Martin, Pembs
The Army threw open its 6, 000 acre, tank range at Castle Martin, Pembs. for the North Pembrokeshire hillside farmers to graze their sheep. The sheep who came down from the cold quickly sought the protection of the Conquerer target tank as a windshield and made shepherds of Staff Sgt. Alan Healy, Trooper Bob Bartlett, and L/Cpl Lawrence Carter members of the 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards, R.A.C. who were making an inspection of the target tanks on the Castle Martin range. December 1969 Z11477
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In this heartwarming snapshot from December 1969, the Army generously opened its vast 6,000-acre tank range at Castle Martin, Pembs to North Pembrokeshire hillside farmers. As the sheep descended from the chilly heights seeking warmth and shelter, they found an unlikely refuge in a Conquerer target tank. The massive military vehicle provided them with both protection from the elements and a makeshift windshield against the biting wind. Amidst this unexpected encounter between soldiers and sheep, Staff Sgt. Alan Healy, Trooper Bob Bartlett, and L/Cpl Lawrence Carter of the esteemed 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards took on an impromptu role as shepherds. While conducting their routine inspection of these target tanks on the Castle Martin range that day, they embraced their newfound responsibilities with compassion and care. This charming photograph captures not only a unique moment but also showcases the harmonious relationship between humans and animals. It exemplifies how even amidst contrasting worlds – one dominated by warfare machinery while another dedicated to farming livelihoods – empathy can bridge gaps. Decades later, this image continues to evoke nostalgia for simpler times when such interactions were commonplace in rural communities across Britain. It reminds us of our connection to nature's creatures and serves as a testament to humanity's innate ability to extend kindness beyond boundaries.
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