Washington DC US Army Parade

[Ed Storey]

Was the second 'Sherman' in the parade a Canadian Grizzly?

[maple_leaf_eh]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HLWEsQ9nqg

Could be. We'd need to see the drive sprocket for indications of CDP tracks.

[Jordan Baker]

Evidence suggests that the Sherman was a Grizzly. Looking over the pictures and the notes from the Sherman Minutiae website provides a lot on the smaller detail.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Indeed it is.

Mind you, most of the components were made in the USA, while final assembly was done by Montreal Locomotive Works in Canada.




Photos via Anthony Sewards.


Pierre Olivier Buan mentioned it is the ex Larry Mogge Grizzly:

[Jakko Westerbeke]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

Could be. We'd need to see the drive sprocket for indications of CDP tracks.

That only applies to post-war upgraded tanks.

However, the tank in the parade has a shovel stowed on the left, which — assuming this is original — would make it a Grizzly.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Good to know Montreal showed up at the 250th anniversary parade. I hope the crew got their appearance money, fuel and oil allowance, and of course, french fries with gravy and curd cheese. Topped with a 'quart' bottled beer.

[Keith Brooker]

She does not look to safe on there and in high heels

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Keith Brooker

She does not look to safe on there and in high heels

And not very secret with "SECRET SERVICE" on the front of her vest