Washington DC US Army Parade

[Ed Storey]

Was the second 'Sherman' in the parade a Canadian Grizzly?

[maple_leaf_eh]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HLWEsQ9nqg

Could be. We'd need to see the drive sprocket for indications of CDP tracks.

[Jordan Baker]

Evidence suggests that the Sherman was a Grizzly. Looking over the pictures and the notes from the Sherman Minutiae website provides a lot on the smaller detail.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Indeed it is.

Mind you, most of the components were made in the USA, while final assembly was done by Montreal Locomotive Works in Canada.

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Photos via Anthony Sewards.


Pierre Olivier Buan mentioned it is the ex Larry Mogge Grizzly:
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[Jakko Westerbeke]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

Could be. We'd need to see the drive sprocket for indications of CDP tracks.

That only applies to post-war upgraded tanks.

However, the tank in the parade has a shovel stowed on the left, which — assuming this is original — would make it a Grizzly.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Good to know Montreal showed up at the 250th anniversary parade. I hope the crew got their appearance money, fuel and oil allowance, and of course, french fries with gravy and curd cheese. Topped with a 'quart' bottled beer.

[Keith Brooker]

She does not look to safe on there and in high heels

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Keith Brooker

She does not look to safe on there and in high heels

And not very secret with "SECRET SERVICE" on the front of her vest