BARV

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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]

  • Sherman BARV tows a disabled Bedford articulated lorry and trailer off the beach.
    Sherman BARV tows a disabled Bedford articulated lorry and trailer off the beach.
  • Sherman BARV (Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle), Earls Court, London
    Sherman BARV (Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle), Earls Court, London
  • Sherman BARV and M4 Sherman
    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).

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