Canadian Ferret with Strathcona history

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Robin Craig

A trade has been worked out for the spare hull with a two wheeled device as the item being swapped.

Potentially swap will occur spring 2015 or earlier if I get some time

Am very happy but also very sad that the Strats did not engage one iota

R

Robin,

It does not surprise me that the Strathconas were not interested. This is a period of contraction in budgets at all levels of the armed forces and the usual regimental/battalion canteen funds tend to go for things that the unit need (as determined by the CO and RSM, of course), as opposed to what the unit wants.

Even if the CO was a history buff and loved these wierd vehicles, he would have a hard time diverting funds towards its restoration particularly since there is a lot of money required to fund the ceremonial troop and other projects - visit their website at http://www.strathconas.ca/strathcona-mounted-troop. It takes more than public funds to keep these projects afloat.

I am glad to hear that the Ferret in question has found a home.