Originally there were 3 Missile Regiments in the British Army. all in Germany. 1960 to 1972 &
1972 to 1977 amalgamations took place with all 3 Missile Regiments
24th Missile Regiment. Based in Paderborn . Barker Bk's
39th Missile Regiment. Based in Sennelager. Dempsey Bk's
50th Missile Regiment Based
in Menden. Northumberland Bk's
There were 2 Batteries with the Honest-John Missile
2 Batteries with 8" Howitzer Gun
Later equiped with M110 Self propelled Gun with Nuclear capability.
24 Missile Batteries were 51, 76, 2, & 34 battery.
39 Missile Batteries were 19, 36, 75 & 171 battery.
50 Missile Batteries were 15, 21, 33 & 78 battery.
51 & 76 bty had Honest John. 2 & 34
bty had the Guns.
19 & 36 bty had Honest John . 75 & 171 bty had the
Guns.
15 & 21 bty had Honest John . 33 & 78
bty had the Guns.
