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Notes

Despite Merlin showing disposal at VDL in March 1993 with cast flag Y, a forum post dated 28 February 2021 references a sighting of this vehicle in Madrid, Spain. The most likely location would be the Museo de Medios Acorazados (MUMA) at Base Militar El Goloso, north of Madrid — the Spanish Army armoured vehicles museum. If confirmed, the vehicle survived the 1993 VDL disposal and was subsequently acquired by a Spanish museum or private owner. Status updated to possible survivor pending further confirmation. Source: social media post February 2021. Despite Merlin showing disposal at VDL March 1993 with cast flag Y, vehicle is confirmed surviving at the Museo de Medios Acorazados (MUMA), Base Militar El Goloso, Carretera M-607 km17.5, 28760 Madrid, Spain. The Spanish Army armoured vehicles museum published a news article on 21 May 2014 confirming acquisition of a Chieftain FV4201 on loan from a private individual. The article notes visible external wear but acceptable mechanical condition. The vehicle survived the 1993 VDL disposal and passed to private ownership before being loaned to MUMA. Source: ejercito.defensa.gob.es/en/unidades/Madrid/muma/Noticias/2014/CHIEFTAIN.html