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True Tales From Operators of the Big Cat in Peace and War

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The Big Cat is a British armoured fighting vehicle that has been in service since the 1960s. It is a large and powerful vehicle, weighing over 50 tons. The Big Cat is armed with a 120mm main gun, a 7.62mm machine gun, and a 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun.

Jaguar Boys: True Tales from Operators of the Big Cat in Peace and War

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The Big Cat has seen combat in a number of conflicts, including the Gulf War, the Iraq War, and the War in Afghanistan. It has proven to be a valuable asset to the British Army, providing fire support to infantry and armoured units.

The Big Cat is operated by a crew of four: a driver, a gunner, a commander, and a loader. The driver operates the vehicle, the gunner fires the main gun, the commander oversees the crew and the operation of the vehicle, and the loader loads the main gun.

The Big Cat is a complex and powerful vehicle. It requires a great deal of skill and training to operate it effectively. The men who operate the Big Cat are some of the most highly trained soldiers in the British Army.

The following are some true tales from operators of the Big Cat in peace and war:

During the Gulf War, a Big Cat crew was tasked with providing fire support to a group of infantrymen who were attacking an Iraqi position. The Big Cat crew fired their main gun at the Iraqi position, suppressing the enemy fire and allowing the infantrymen to advance.
During the Iraq War, a Big Cat crew was tasked with escorting a convoy of supply trucks through a dangerous area. The convoy was ambushed by Iraqi insurgents, but the Big Cat crew fought back, killing several of the insurgents and driving off the rest. The convoy was able to complete its mission thanks to the bravery of the Big Cat crew.
During the War in Afghanistan, a Big Cat crew was tasked with providing fire support to a group of soldiers who were clearing a village of Taliban insurgents. The Big Cat crew fired their main gun at the Taliban positions, suppressing the enemy fire and allowing the soldiers to clear the village.

The Big Cat is a powerful and effective armoured fighting vehicle. It is a testament to the skill and bravery of the men who operate it.

Image 1: A Big Cat in action in the Gulf War. (Credit: Ministry of Defence)

A Big Cat In Action In The Gulf War. Jaguar Boys: True Tales From Operators Of The Big Cat In Peace And War