Thanks Hanno!!
I hadn't seen that one before. Again great detail. See the 50 and 30 cal. ammunition in white cloth belts. Again my question about the "47" unit sign. The RCD's, while attached to the 1st Canadian Corps should have worn a "44" on a green over blue square. The "47" was the sign for the RCD's in 1941 when they were part of the 5th Armoured Division. As I see it, if Hughes pictures are accurate, then the old 5th Div. "47" carried on for some time after the move to the 1st Corps, or perhaps he knew better and did this to "confuse the enemy"?
He's also consistent with the light blue squadron markings. Technically these should be white. Here is a photo of an RCD Fox that clearly shows the 1st Corp formation flash and a squadron marking on the turret. No "44" or "47" though. I rather fancy the black or dark green micky mouse cam pattern extends up to cover most of the turret side.
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