There is history that I think is being missed. Although 450 Sqn did spend a couple of years at St Hubert, they quickly moved to CFB Uplands to fly the first incarnation of RCAF Chinooks, in the 70s, 80s and 90s until the government morphed a historic base (started in time to take part in the WWII BCATP) into CFSU (O) and disbanded the Sqn (which was reformed when the government once again acquired Chinooks).
I have no proof that it is so, but is it possible that the tank body was salvaged and transferred from a worn or damaged M207 chassis to a M211 chassis that happened to be available?
Last edited by Grant Bowker; 29-11-20 at 12:57.
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