M114 C&R's at Gagetown?

[Jason Ginn]

I will start this one by saying that I know this is a long shot.

Does anyone have any recollection of the M114 C&R being used in small numbers by the RCA at Gagetown circa 1982? I was speaking with a gentleman last week who told me that he witnessed 3 or 4 of them in Canadian markings at Gagetown while he was stationed there during the early 80's. He said that the artillery was using them, possibly as OP's.

I have attached an image of the Strathcona's old M114 beside a Lynx and M113 for reference. Image is from: http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...y/55690011.jpg

Yes, I asked the gentleman if he meant Lynx C&R and he assured me that they were 114's. He served on the Lynx with the CF and we were standing between a Lynx and M114 at the time we were having this discussion, so he is aware of the similarities and differences.

Would these have been acquired as Fantasian AFV's for exercises, or trials vehicles(obviously much older trials) impressed by the artillery as OP's? I imagine the gas engine and rubber band track would make them quieter than the M113 family so they may have worked as an OP but it still seems odd to use them at such a late date.

He mentioned that he recalled the 114's had CFR's on them so I wonder if anything turns up on the EDR viewer?

And no he doesn't have any pictures, I asked.

Thanks,

J