article_snippet: First built in the late 1970s, Saxons were intended to be a cheap and efficient option for units making long journeys.
article_snippet: The first operational Saxons were sent to Germany in 1983 where The first operational Saxons were used as troop transporters .
article_snippet: The first operational Saxons were sent to Germany in 1983 where The first operational Saxons were used as troop transporters.
article_snippet: The first operational Saxons were taken out of service 10-years-ago.