Equipment of 1st Field Regiment, RCHA, Brest, 1940

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by Chris Wilcox
It is my understanding that the 1st Field Regiment, RCHA that landed in France in 1940 took their 18/25 pounder howitzers with them and brought all of them back to England.

Is it also correct to assume that these guns were towed by Ford FAT-1 with No. 11 Cab (7A2 Body) and Trailer, artillery no. 27? If not, what did they use to tow their guns?

Hi Chris;

Although not a very good photo, this is the road party of the 1st Field Regiment, R.C.A. (redesignated: 1st Field Regiment, R.C.H.A. - Effective 1 Jan 41) at dockside Brest, France, in June 1940, awaiting orders to move to the front.



Source: RCHA-RIGHT OF THE LINE, An Anecdotal History of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery From 1871, by Major G.D. Mitchell, MC, CD (RCA, Retired).

Hope this helps.

Cheers