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Javelin detachment coming into action
1992: A Javelin detachment of 46 (Talavera) Air Defence Battery Royal Artillery coming into action during an exercise. The battery was part of 2nd Regiment RA, based at Waterloo Barracks, Munster, Germany.
‘Air Defence’ was dropped from the Battery’s title in January 1993.
Javelin is a British, man-portable surface-to-air missile, formerly used by the British Army and Canadian Army. It can be fired from the shoulder, or from a dedicated launcher known as Javelin LML (Lightweight Multiple Launcher). Capable of being vehicle mounted, the LML carries three rounds. In 1993 it was replaced in front-line British service by the Javelin S-15 (sold commercially as the Starburst surface-to-air missile).
The missile was developed as a replacement for the Blowpipe missile, which had proven largely ineffective in the Falklands War (1982), with only two hits recorded out of more than 100 launches.
In 1994, 2nd Regiment RA was disbanded, and 46 Battery became the Headquarters Battery of 32nd Regiment RA.
Commissioned by 46 (Talavera) Battery RA.
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Printed image size(s): B2 only (58 x 38 cm)
Owner: 46 (Talavera) HQ Battery Royal Artillery
Price(s): £70
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