Leopard 1 Driver Training Cabs in Canada

[Dan Martel]

Originally Posted by Lance Wiebe

There were indeed a total of 5 driving cabs bought, as previously stated.

Thanks for confirming this.

Originally Posted by Lance Wiebe

...while the remaining 2 were part of a buy of 4 turrets we bought over and above the 114 C1's. Two were used in Borden, and two in Gagetown.

I've never heard this before. Great piece of info.

Originally Posted by Lance Wiebe

...the decision came that tanks were dead, and everyone started clammering for targets, for monuments, or whatever.

And shortly after that, came the new decision that tanks were not dead, and we needed them after all. Only 66 tanks were left...

I don't think anyone who's ever worked in or for a bureaucracy, particularly the CF, would be surprised at a story like this.

Keep the reminisces coming.

Cheers,
Dan.