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    exspy replied to the thread Canadian Centurion tank.
    The two photos below are from after the 1970 move of the Canadians from Northern to Southern Germany. By 1970, Canadian Centurions in...
    • Centurion Mk11 1975 snh5cb8.jpg
    • Centurion south of Wurzburg Oct 75.webp
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    exspy reacted to Halifax Tar's post in the thread Old Accoutrements with Like Like.
    Preserver used to have parts in crates labeled: RCN Supply Depot HMCS HOCHELAGA
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    exspy reacted to Navy_Pete's post in the thread Old Accoutrements with Like Like.
    I remember some equipment on the 280s had a tally plate on them that included 'Royal Canadian Navy' on them, which was because they had...
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    exspy replied to the thread Old Accoutrements.
    While the new CF ranks for officer and other ranks were used officially, Navy personnel were allowed to retain their traditional rank...
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    exspy replied to the thread Old Accoutrements.
    Only the second photograph I've ever seen of a Black Watch wearing the cap badge with CF Greens. No Tam with red hackle in the new CF.
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    exspy reacted to Blackadder1916's post in the thread Old Accoutrements with Like Like.
    https://cornwallismuseum.com/cornwallis-museum-gallery/ From 1969 . . . To 1970 . . . To 1971 (the "army" types are wearing...
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    exspy reacted to MacNav63's post in the thread Old Accoutrements with Like Like.
    I seem to recall as well on the air force side, the base commander at Baden was still wearing his RCAF wings, which became an issue...
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    exspy replied to the thread Old Accoutrements.
    Collar badges were not authorized because everyone was supposed to look unified. One uniform, one CAF. No element distinctions. Hence...
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    exspy replied to the thread Old Accoutrements.
    On January 1, 1972, the CF Green uniform became compulsory wear for all regular male members of the CF. Berets were not authorized for...
    • Baden5 Al Ditter.JPG
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    exspy reacted to Blackadder1916's post in the thread Old Accoutrements with Like Like.
    Chevrons and maple leafs in the wild. http://mpmuseum.org/securuniform1.html
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    exspy replied to the thread Old Accoutrements.
    It was a small article in the May 1969 edition of Sentinel. I'll dig it out to see if there was anything further. This might take a...
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    exspy reacted to RangerRay's post in the thread Old Accoutrements with Like Like.
    I think it means “You’re not going anywhere!” 🤣
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    exspy replied to the thread Old Accoutrements.
    Part of the new rank system introduced in 1969.
    • CF Rank 1969.jpg
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    exspy reacted to Kirkhill's post in the thread British Military Current Events with Like Like.
    This site is pretty liberal in its accommodation of views and language but I am afraid it is insufficiently liberal for my opinions on...
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