Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles in Nova Scotia
The data and photos found on this page has been compiled by the author, unless otherwise credited. Any additions, corrections or amendments to the lists of Armoured Fighting Vehicles in Canada found on these pages would be most welcome and may be e-mailed to the author at hskaarup@rogers.com.
Amherst
Universal Carrier (a runner), Major (Ret’d) Bob Estabrooks, North Nova Scotia Historical Museum.
Bridgewater
(Terry Honour Photo)
(Author Photo, 5 Sep 2018)
M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier, located at the Royal Canadian Legion, 78 Churchill St.
Cornwallis
The Centurion Main Battle Tank Mk. 5, 20-pounder main gun, 31A, built in 1952, previously on display at the Cornwallis Military Museum, has been moved to the Western Museum of the Armed Forces, Aldergrove, British Columbia.
Glace Bay
(Andrew Morrison Photo)
M577 Command Post (Queen Mary), in front of the Marconi Armouries in Cape Breton.
Halifax
(Author Photos)
Canadian Medium Tank M4A2(76)W HVSS Sherman, nicknamed “Easy 8”, Manufacturer’s Serial No. 69444, US Army Registration No. 30129923, DND Registration No. 78-778, built by Fisher. This tank is now on display on the West side of the Halifax Armoury. Hellfire was dedicated as a memorial in 1968 by the Halifax Rifles Army Association and placed on the Halifax Common, before being moved to a concrete pad in front of the Halifax Armoury.
Kentville
(Pat Newman Photos)
Canadian Medium Tank M4A2(76)W HVSS Sherman, nicknamed “Easy 8”, Manufacturer’s Serial No. 69336, US Army Registration No. 30129815, DND Registration No. TBC, built by Fisher. Previously located at CFB Cornwallis. Sold to PK Construction, Kentville in 2013. It has since been sold to “someone” in the US. (Jim Goetz)
Kentville, Camp Aldershot
(Author Photo)
Centurion Main Battle Tank Mk. 5, 20-pounder main gun, Lanzy Road, Camp Aldershot.
Memramcook
M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier.
Metagan
Universal Carrier Mk II, Tom Jeddry.
New Victoria
M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier, Fort Petrie NHS.
Stellarton
M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier, Cenotaph Park.
Truro
Ferret Scout Car, Truro Armoury, 126 Willow St, Truro.
Truro, Brad Mills Collection
Universal Carrier (a runner).
Ferret Scout Car Mk 1 (undergoing restoration).
(Brad Mills Photo)
British Ferret Scout Car Mk 2/3 (a runner).
Westmount
M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 126.
Major Hal Skaarup has woven together an informative and detailed synopsis of the carefully preserved and restored armoured fighting vehicles on display in Canada. He highlights the importance of these upon key turning points in history when these AFVs were in use as tools of war at home and overseas. We often associate the evolution of military prowess with the advancement of sophisticated technology. Major Skaarup’s descriptions of Canadian armour as it evolved to the level it has today reveals that military planners have had to be continuously creative in adapting to the changes in modern combat. They had to devise many intricate techniques, tactics and procedures to overcome the insurgents and opposition forces faced in Afghanistan and future overseas missions where Canadian armour will be brought into play. This guide book will show the interested reader where to find examples of the historical armour preserved in Canada, and perhaps serve as a window on how Canada’s military contribution to safety and security in the world has evolved.
Lieutenant-General Steven S. Bowes
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