The Prince Edward Island Light Horse mobilized an armoured squadron designated the '1st Canadian Armoured Brigade Headquarters Squadron (The Prince Edward Island Light Horse), CASF' as part of II Canadian Corps, serving in the NW Europe Campaign in 1945-1945.
The Armoury in Charlottetown, PEI has a Sherman M4A2 and a Ferret Armoured Car outside to represent this.
Sherman M4A2 and Ferret Armoured Scout Car at the Armoury, PEI
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Re: Sherman M4A2 and Ferret Armoured Scout Car at the Armoury, PEI
Very nice! Love how the Ferret is mounted on a concrete block so no-one can drive it away!
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Re: Sherman M4A2 and Ferret Armoured Scout Car at the Armoury, PEI
Yes, the floating wheels do look a bit funny!PaulBradley wrote: ↑August 29th, 2023, 1:52 am Very nice! Love how the Ferret is mounted on a concrete block so no-one can drive it away!
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Re: Sherman M4A2 and Ferret Armoured Scout Car at the Armoury, PEI
I suspect it is to keep it from deflating rotting tyres. Partially inflated will last a long while like that.
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I think John is spot on - nice photo's Andrew!
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Re: Sherman M4A2 and Ferret Armoured Scout Car at the Armoury, PEI
Great photos, and very useful for the forthcoming arrival of the Airfix Ferret ( and Sherman GB??)
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