Canadian Centurion tanks question

[Mike Cecil]

John,

Tank Suits were too hot, so crews wore standard Army Greens (cotton shirt, trousers) on ops and when working in camp, and had a light-weight flying suit for 'evening wear' (after work) in camp.

Flak jackets, when issued, were of US origin. Two types were on issue.

Some Cent crews adapted US AFV Crewman's Helmets, most drivers just had the outer shell of an M1 helmet handy. Hats were black beret or a US ball cap. AFV Crewman Helmets were easier for an M113A1 crewman to use, as they plugged straight in to the US type IC (AN/VIC-1 harness) and worked with the radios (AN/VRC-46, and AN/GRC-125, etc)

Cent radio configuration was B47/C42 (gun tanks) or B47/C42/C42 (command tanks) internally, AN/PRC-25 externally on the turret roof, held in an angle iron bracket as part of an ammunition liner stowage mounting.

Mike