Canadian Ferrets

[Dan Martel]

Found this photo of Ferrets on parade in 1986. The lead two are from the 4th/7th Dragoons. The two following in the closest file are from the Glosters. Back in line the crew commanders are wearing red over white hackles denoting the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Note the Berlin Brigade tactical sign on the left fender, RAC AOS on the right, the Union Jack on the lower front centre and regimental insignia on the front of the turrets. The turret weapons appear to be .30 cal mmg's (based on the what I can see of the barrel) but I could be wrong on that.

Camouflage appears to be black and olive, and the tires have been shined up for the parade.

As has been stated previously the British Army continued to find a use for the Ferret well after the Canadian Forces retired it, and also after its replacement, the Fox, came into service.

Dan