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[Badger]

Are you an ex Tankie Hot Tom? I have a Centurion ARV!

I am ...

Back in the early 60's, I had a Troop Sergeant who was an ex-Panzer commander during the war. He made us learn and sing (Panzerlied) in both English and German.

We used to sing it as we marched out to the tank park in the morning to mount our Sherman M4A2E8's for the day. He always used to whine about not having a Panther to work with.

Also cross trained on the Centurion before Canada switched to the Leopard tank.

Brings back memories ....

Here's some 40+ year old pics from my very first day on the tank ranges as a fresh young Crew Commander. Two of my first few engagements (different tanks) at 1,500 to 2,800 yards were captured in the color pics below. What the second one didn't show was the result of the 76mm back blast spinning me around in the turret, blowing my beret off my head and over the back deck, plus burning (singe effect) my eyebrows and hair bad enough that it crumbled to the touch. Of course, I straightened myself up and tried to look "very cool" to all of my buddies watching.





Regards,
Badger

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Qualifications:

Sherman (M4A2E8) & Centurion
Group 3 Gunner (RCAC)
Group 2 Driver Mechanic Tracked (RCAC)
Group 2 Signaler (RCAC)
CC and Troop Leader Instructor

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