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  Alvis Cars
Some have suggested that de Freville proposed the name Alvis as a compound of the words "aluminium" and "vis" (meaning 'strong' in Latin), although it is well known that de Freville himself vigously denied this theory.
Alvis was produced and this engine became the basis for the long line of six-cylinder Alvis cars produced up until 1939 before a completely new design which was produced from 1950 to 1967.
In 2002 Alvis group purchased Vickers to form the subsidiary Alvis Vickers Ltd which was subsequently purchased by BAE Systems in 2004.
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 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Alvis Stalwart (FV620)
The Stalwart entered serive with the British Army in 1966 as a general transport truck in preference to the load carrier variant of the FV320.
It was one of the same line of vehicles that included the Alvis Saracen and Saladin The high mobility and amphibious capabilities were considered ideal for resupplying units in the field.
The hull is the vehicle chassis, the engine is situated under the load deck in the rear of the hull and the gearboxes, differentials and transfer boxes forward of this.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Alvis_Stalwart_(FV620)   (281 words)

  
 Stalwart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Notable Stalwarts were Roscoe Conkling, Tom Platt, and Chester A. Arthur, all of whom were in favor of Ulysses S. Grant running for a third term.
The only real issue between Stalwarts and Half Breeds was patronage.
He became president after Garfield was assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau on July 2, 1881.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stalwarts   (223 words)

  
 Khaki Corps Imports - British Stalwart 6X6 Cargo Carrier
The Alvis Stalwart FV620 series amphibious trucks were first made in 1959 entering military service by early 1960 and continued on through 1972.
There are four types of the basic Stalwart: 2 cargo models, crane bed and engineer version.
Much of Stalwart’s drive hardware is similar to the Salamander, from which it was based as well as the Saladin and Saracen.
www.khakicorpsimports.com /cat-wheel-stalwart.htm   (334 words)

  
 :::► Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net ◄:::
crew=driver + 2 passengers }} The '''FV 620 Stalwart''', informally known as the "Stolly", is a highly mobile amphibious military truck built by Alvis that served with the British Army.
The Stalwart was a private venture by Alvis that was adopted and entered service with the British Army in 1966 as a general transport truck in preference to the load carrier variant of the FV320.
It was one of the same line of vehicles that included the Alvis Saracen and Alvis Saladin Saladin The high mobility and amphibious capabilities were considered ideal for resupplying units in the field.
www.mauspfeil.net /Alvis_Stalwart_(FV620).html   (343 words)

  
 STALWART FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Stalwarts were a faction of the United States Republican Party, towards the end of the nineteenth century.
They were pitted against the Half Breeds for control of the Republican Party.
Chester A. Arthur, a Stalwart, was the vice president for James A. Garfield.
www.loadcorp.com /Stalwart   (181 words)

  
 Facts about alvis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Thor's daughter, Thrud, was promised to Alvis in exchange for which Alvis made weapons for the gods.
Alvis agreed and Thor made the tests last until after the sun had risen--all dwarves turned to stone when exposed to sunlight, so Alvis was petrified and Thrud remained unmarried.
Alvis is also the name of a British manufacturer of military vehicles, but at one time built a range of luxury carss.
www.supercrawler.com /Facts/alvis.html   (126 words)

  
 BARV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hippo is a conversion by ALVIS Moelv of a Leopard 1A5 tank.
The incorporation of Alvis Vickers into BAE Systems meant that elements of the work moved to BAE Land Systems, Sweden, formerly known as "Hagglunds" another ex Alvis company.
The vehicle is reportedly well liked by its users, but its lack of commonality with the other armoured vehicles used by the UK has caused spares support problems, exacerbated by the poor nature of the Initial Spares Support package procured from ALVIS Moelv by the UK's Defence Procurement Agency.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/BARV   (775 words)

  
 Alvis stalwart - Photos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Vehicle: FV623 Stalwart The Stalwart was made by Alvis Motors of England.
ALVIS STALWART EXPLORATION 1966 MATCHBOX MIB Lesney, $16.00.
Alvis Stalwart 5 ton MK1, or Alvis Stalwart FFR 5 ton, MK1.Aug 1988.
infoseeknow.com /ifsn/alvis-stalwart.htm   (416 words)

  
 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/DD tank
By the end of the 1950s development of swimming battle tanks had ceased, as they were becoming too heavy.
Swimming armoured vehicles continued though in the floatation screen equipped British Abott self-propelled gun and the naturally buoyant Alvis Stalwart High Mobility Load Carrier (FV620).
The DD Sherman was used to equip ten tank battalions of British, Canadian and American forces for the D-Day landings.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/DD_tank   (1168 words)

  
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A prototype load carrier was specified in 1960 called the FV431 and several prototypes were delivered for troop trials in 1962.
It was in competition with the Alvis Stalwart FV620 HMLC.
The Stalwart proved to be favourable and this became the preferred option for the military logistics.
www.fv432.com /fv43xfamily.htm   (1198 words)

  
 Outdoors - Alvis Stalwart (6x6) Enthusiasts
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 Southern Mississippi Jeep Club - Mardi Gras   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Posted - February 09 2005 : 08:29:49 AM There is a guy over in Bayou View that owns one and has a business giving rides.
Posted - February 09 2005 : 09:29:08 AM The vehicle I was talking about is an Alvis Stalwart HMLC
This particular one is the Mk1 (FV620.) I believe there are 4 different types of these.
www.smjc.net /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1685   (598 words)

  
 Military-Vehicles: Re: [MV] Gama Goats Float   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
> The alvis stalwart "rhino" is REALLY an amphibious vehicle, and the twin
Never seen anyone try to ski with a Stalwart tug, you'd need a very large ski,
Only two, I think four would go but with very long legs and likely just 1 kt
www.mil-veh.org /archives/99-10/0993.html   (716 words)

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