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The user identifies as a make (sic) in Tidworth with a history of “Tanks & AFV’s, CR2 Tank Commander, AFV Instr, D&M Instr, Gunnery Instr, Former ATDU”. There
by zzt123 5y ago
The user identifies as a make (sic) in Tidworth with a history of “Tanks & AFV’s, CR2 Tank Commander, AFV Instr, D&M Instr, Gunnery Instr, Former ATDU”.
There are less than 250 Challenger 2 tanks. Combined with the rest of their professional experience, digital footprint, and copious words written, I imagine this person has sacrificed many bits of anonymity indeed.
- space_ghost 5y agoThere's a line in the TV show "The Newsroom," after a 4-star General speaks anonymously on air about alleged chemical weapons usage, that "Generals don't have dumb friends." Two minutes of cross-checking military records will be enough to figure out who this guy is.
- worker767424 5y agoWhat if it was leaked by Russian intelligence?
- worker767424 5y agoI'm serious. Or someone from another country's intelligence group went rogue and leaked it. I doubt Russia would be looking that hard for the leak, and there's no reason to assume the leak was from someone British.
- lostlogin 5y agoMaking 250 tanks is going to involve a hell of a lot of people. That said, I’m sure they’ll be found pretty quick.
- zzt123 5y agoHe apparently claims to be a current Challenger 2 commander.
- fnord77 5y agoyup - he/she will be in custody by monday