Cyprus vets

[David Cussins]

The way she is now ....i want to finish out a 1965 cyprus look and do a photo shoot....with the history she has i really want to keep the paint as it is now....i may change the side lights....it will lose the turn signals and brake lights mod... The spot light is a 1970s mod but original Canadian.....the sand channels....were used in Egypt....i have photos of two canadian ferrets with them....she did serve there also....the internal stowage bins are some 1970s mods...use to have two jump seats...i dont have....thats ok she looks good loaded for battle....the fire extinguishers i think they changed every other day....hard to pin that question down....the list could go on and on....but this has been a very interesting project.....love it....History!

[David Cussins]

589 also has the scares of a set of wire cutters...they were cut off and the welds ground down....nasty thought but a part of her history....still interested in photos and if anyone has a no. 8 m.g. mount for sale???

[David Cussins]

Well dont worry about the m.g. mount i think i have found one.....we shall see how this deal goes....thanks to all you good people for the help....

[maple_leaf_eh]

The vets who deployed with the Ferrets in the 60s are now old men. But, they have children and grandchildren. There is also a network of regimental associations, such as the Guild of the RCDs. In my experience, the associations have a good sense of who is still around. Present your question to the Guild and you might get lucky.

Secondly, if Ed or Collin have operational records, are they any names? Even a CO, Ops O, or Ops Clerk's name is a start. You might enlist their help to reconnect the vehicle with the crewmembers.

Finally, I just want to say I'm pleased that you are getting so much enjoyment from your Ferret. See the note below from the British government. ((( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavi...th-coronavirus ))) This advice includes not sharing food, kissing or cuddling your ferret.

[Robert Bergeron]

Ferrets can catch Covid Terry ? Damn , give us a break ! Nice work David ! I rode the Ferret in the service but a British one in Suffield Alberta ( BATUS ) circa 1990 . They are a hoot . They were long gone from the Canadian inventory by then .

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Ferrets can catch Covid Terry ? Damn , give us a break ! Nice work David ! I rode the Ferret in the service but a British one in Suffield Alberta ( BATUS ) circa 1990 . They are a hoot . They were long gone from the Canadian inventory by then .

Capital F Ferrets are cute and cuddly, but have four wheels (unless under restoration) and can be temperamental if not well treated like a deserving lover. Lower case F ferrets are cute, cuddly and are incredibly agile, but can carry disease according to the authorities.

[David Cussins]

Thank you all...i love to hear from you guys up north....ferret589 is in my care...for 32 years now....love working on her...somethings not so easy...but i enjoy the work....i will continue....