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Hello
I remember our unit had a yellow nylon flag in the glove box as well as the collision report, DND parking sign and contact list for recovery as well as the work ticket. We used the DND parking sign to avoid paying bridge or Hwy tolls. If you didn't check before you left you had to pay out of pocket and good luck trying to get reimbursed. It meant you didn’t do a proper first parade. This was in the M38A1, M151, 5/4 ton, etc. from the early 1980's. I suspect that they had been around much earlier. Even though we had them, I have never seen them used here in Canada. I have a set of all three flags in plastic bags, with the orders... but of course can't find them as they are packed away safe somewhere. (Sorry not for sale) Thanks Eric
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Collecting data on the WW2 Canadian jeep and trailer. Serial, WD Numbers etc. |
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When I was diving in convoys I was driving the MLVW, Itlis, 5 1/4 and M113 (Anti-Armour 3 PPCLI) all but the Itlis had a full set of flags and the Itlis had a yellow one in a bag. The M38a1 was out of service when I joined so never had any personal info on them.
(A side note) I chose to buy a M38a1 over the Iltis becouse I knew how we used to treat that poor little thing. Thanks for the info. ![]()
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I have a set of these flags all in individual plastic bags and all with a Canadian NATO NSN.
Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, approx 1'6" x 1'6". If you are still interested, PM me an offer and an address and I could have them in the mail next day.
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I have a set under the hood in my Iltis.
As far as them being used in Canada, I do remember them being used in convoys going into and coming out Pet back in the 60s.
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Although my Canadian manual does not mention the red flag, the US protocol is that the red flags are put onto vehicles containing dangerous cargo.
The STanag also mentions the convoy commander, who has a black and white flag (triangulated) and is a free runner in the convoy. Personally, I was usually in an MRT, and was usually the very last vehicle in, along with the Ambulance. I can't count the number of times I would finally reach the last leg in the day, only to find the kitchen had closed and the sleeping quarters were all taken. Fortunately, the MRT was usually self sufficient, even in the coldest of weather. |
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