[Dan Martel]

Gentlemen,

I have a copy of the War Establishment for a Canadian armoured regiment circa 1968-69 titled Canadian Forces WE 2/3. (CF WE 2/1 was for the Light Armoured Regiment and CF WE 2/2 is the version for a combined tank and infantry unit.)

Under the 'Equipment Summary' are listed 5 different versions of the Centurion Mk 11. Four of the five are unique because of the radios and navigation systems installed (A/A, A/AZ and A/B radios with or without Navaid). The fifth is the version with the dozer blade fitted (A/B radio without Navaid).

Now I know what almost all of the details for each of the unit's vehicles are; ie. FFR means Fitted For Radio and W/W means With Winch etc. The one set of initials that keep recurring, even on the tanks, is 'W/E'. I do not know what W/E means though I'm guessing it has something to do with the electrical system.

Can anyone help? I know it's a small question but the answer would assist me greatly.

Thanks,
Dan.