The "Curator" Col Stu Beaton (ret'd) is ex-air force and is far from knowledgeable on the tank, its rarity, significance, or anything else related to AFVs. Most likely he saw a good PR oportunity and the chance to get the tank painted at no cost to him. Doubtless he factored in that neither the students nor the school had the type of capacity to actually damage the tank - and in my mind he probably wouldn't care even if they did.
The Borden museum is a write-off when it comes to assisting serious researchers and the position of curator is typically offered to retired types who are looking to supplement their pension income.
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Those who live by the sword will be shot by those of us who have progressed.
- M38A1, 67-07800, ex LETE
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