Derryard aftermath; the introduction of the rifle grenade into Northern Ireland
The introduction of the AP rifle launched grenade came after the lethal IRA ambush at Derryard just after 1600 hrs on 13 December 1989. This prompted an Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) to be issued; returning the Luchaire 40mm Rifle Grenade. Along the southern border of Northern Ireland, just north of… Read More »Derryard aftermath; the introduction of the rifle grenade into Northern Ireland