WS19 set installation in a Sherman M4A4

[rob love]

I believe the shelf and mounting plate are still on the turret out at Westbourne MB. It may be a few weeks before I am out there again, but I'll try and remember to get a photo.

[Patrick Johnson]

If the tank still has all the wiring and Control Units for the tank intercom system, can you please photograph that as well. Dimensions and thickness of the shelf would be much appreciated, and an understanding of its supports or support brackets would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[Michael R.]

That is a pretty tall request.

It could well be all the Canadian used A2 series Shermans will have later series equipment.
Who has an A4 with 19 set equipment remaining in Canada? CWM?

Does the WS 19 installation guide for the Sherman not show everything you need? Can you tell us more about your end use or requirement?

[rob love]

Oooops, I didn't catch the A4 part. The Westbourne turret is an A2.

[David Dunlop]

Were any of the Shermans still active in Canada in the early 1960's converted to the C42 Set systems, or did they all serve out their days with the 19-Set?

David

[maple_leaf_eh]

The old Shermans were Militia vehicles and were intended only as D&M trainers and gunnery platforms. The early 1960s were a period when National Survival training was all the rage for Reserve units. The C42s were installed in trucks and CPs as mobile supports. Even into the 1970s the units had those crap radios in big wooden chests for ground mounts.

There is likely a definitive answer, but my supposition is the No.19 sets were never replaced in the Shermans. Too many other priorities.

[Michael R.]

If 19 Sets were ever installed in post 1945 Canadian used M4A2 vehicles, they were replaced by a later series comms set.