My parents were friends with Don since the early 70s. If my memory is correct, the Sherman was picked up from the Barrie Armoury in 1972 (I believe I have a photocopy of a newspaper clipping when it was being loaded on a trailer at the Armoury).
The attached photos might have been taken at the same event as the original image. It appears that these photos were developed in late July 1973.
The association with CFB Downsview was that Don was renting Building 40 which was the first home of his fledgling Military Technology Museum.
I do not know if any of the markings on the tank are original but I note similarities with the markings on the carrier and 25 pdr.
I will keep looking to see if I can find the early newspaper clipping.
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