Petawawa 100th

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi

I haven't been here much lately but that the life for you.

I wanted to show you the Sherman that the RCD have done up for the Base to give to the Village of Petawawa in the 100th year anniversary (May 2005).

It sat outside the Men's Barracks for years and was re-named to each Col Commandant of the Corps as they took the position. "Fox" was her last name when she was moved to Unit Hangar lines mid-Dec. After everyone went on leave, the RSM had a civilian company in to soda-blast her to the welds!! What ajob that stuff does!! And just washes away with water too. Great.

After that the old RSM fired up the paint gun and primed and painted her over a few days(with help from a couple of off duty Sgts!!). Last coat went on today and below is the result.

3 problems remain:

1) The chaps at the highway dept don't want it on the Trans-Canada outside the Base and Village as it could cause accidents or some tripe like that,
2) Our unit archives has shite on the proper markings for a 1948 RCD M4A2E8 or if you prefer M4A2 (76) HVSS. Best pics show the "Canada above the Maple Leaf on a Shield in red and gold" centre on the glacis sort of in the folded gun cradle, a 78-302 CFR on the sides of the hull forward, a "B" Sqn square on the turret sides, and what appears to be a "53" Bridge class(!!??),
3) Who has a pattern for the Hull MG canvas cover?

Enjoy the photos and all input appreciated

Audax et Celer
Darrell