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[QUOTE=airbornedeerhunter;3014097]They had to upgrade the suspensions in those rigs to be able to bear the excess weight from the ample frames of our portly armoured friends 
They were also outfitted with George Foreman grills and gravy makers.[/QUOT
Was the gunner of a few of those vehicles! And I think the gravy maker is for field blood transfusions! Proud to have served!
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use to love the old boiling vessel in the cougar cook up lunch in it or hot water for coffee
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A couple of years ago I arranged tour of the Lord Straths in Edmonton for my two sons (12 & 14).
The got a ride in a LAV and played around in a Leopard.
But on of the coolest things was the tank simulator, which they got to 'play' in for about 1/2 hour.
Imaging the best 'Call of Duty' video game, but in a replica tank turret.
I wanted one sooooo bad.
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wow 8ch lol my brother was 8ch and rcd aleast I went a real tank regiment and look we are still around with real tanks ..
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LOL, Actually spent 3 years with the Strats, 93-96. Next time Brad has a beer call that I'm actually in town for I will introduce myself.
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LOL, Actually spent 3 years with the Strats, 93-96. Next time Brad has a beer call that I'm actually in town for I will introduce myself.
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Hey wants to do a family ldsh camping trip what could go wrong
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10-31-2015, 09:18 AM
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I'm dating myself but, before I joined the RCAF, I was with C Squadron, KOCR's and drove the Sherman tank.
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I'm dating myself but, before I joined the RCAF, I was with C Squadron, KOCR's and drove the Sherman tank.
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That's cool, we had one at Harvey Barracks as a reminder of the past, wish I could have gotten into one for a little rip around the training grounds. Heard many a story from the old boys, some pretty hairy situations going down steep terrain etc...good times eh! 
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Are those vehicles easy to drive?
are they diesel powered?
Were You fired upon in a combat situation in those vehicles?
is there smoking allowed inside the machines?
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Car I drove in the 80's
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The car I drive in 2015.
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The car I drive in 2015.
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Nice ride!!! You take that baby over any sweet jumps?
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11-01-2015, 09:40 PM
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I've always had a strong interest in armoured vehicles. I heard Leo 1 was the sports car of MBTs back in its day.
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The car I drive in 2015.
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Was this the "GLH Turbo"?,,, GLH= Goes Like Hell. Had one in the 80's.
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My hot rod stays in the showroom only.
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Are those vehicles easy to drive?
are they diesel powered?
Were You fired upon in a combat situation in those vehicles?
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Not sure if you are directing your questions to me or not but, I wasn't in combat as the KOCR's are a Militia unit and I was in during the early 60's. We were using the Sherman and the reg force were using the Centurion.
Yes, the Sherman was diesel with a 5 man crew.
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I met a good Strat once... he told me he was trained by a Dragoon.
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