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3rd Reconnaissance- & Artillery Battalion spends Night on our Premises in Prottes

As part of a 3-day exercise, 2nd battery of the 3rd Reconnaissance and Artillery Battalion spent a night on our premises in Prottes. After their arrival on May 27, command post and accommodations were prepared, and in the morning of May 28 the Battery started its return road march to their barracks. We were happy to support our partner battalion and are looking forward to the big open-house in their Bolfras Barracks on August 24!

New Video Online: The Devlopment History of the ÖAF gl sLKW

Die Entwicklungsgeschichte des ÖAF gl sLKW

The ÖAF gl sLKW (abbreviation for "heavy offroad truck") traces its roots to the 1973 oil price hike which resulted from the Yom Kippur war in the Middle East. Trying to provide economic stimuli to the stuttering Austrian economy, the government initiated the procurement of a new heavy offroad military truck with 10 t payload capacity.

HKFW on Youtube and Facebook

2-1/2 years ago we started our presence on Youtube and Facebook in September 2021, and by now we stand at 2700 subscribers on Youtube and 1700 followers on Facebook. Given the relatively tight scope of our hobby, we feel motivated by this feedback to continue our presence in both channels.

HKFW at the Open House Day at the 35th Tank Grenadier Battalion (PzGrenB 35) - Saturday June 8 2024

On Saturday June 8, we will be supporting the 35th Tank Grenadier Battalion in Großmittel south of Vienna during their traditional "Open House Day".

Kürassier Tank Driver Training Carinthia 1975!

We are happy to have a very special highlight for you this time. Our friend Wolfgang HInteregger has shared with us his video about the training of new tank drivers for the - then - brand new Kürassiers from 1975. Enjoy this memory of a bygone area ...

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