by K-J | 28 Dec 2022 | History
Andrew OakdenStag Special In 1986, R. Masterman donated a Second World War recruitment poster for the 13th Winnipeg Field Battery.The Gunners Wanted poster ties in nicely with Canada’s recruitment campaign during the Second World War. It also connects with the...
by K-J | 27 Dec 2022 | History
Andrew Oakden Stag Special Outstanding RCA Museum volunteer Deanne Gilbertson recently unboxed a collection of 105-millimetre charge bags used with the C1 105mm howitzer and the L5 PACK 105mm howitzer. Gunners burnt the unused charge bags in the field at least until...
by K-J | 26 Dec 2022 | Community
Shilo Stag Are you planning New Year’s Eve celebrations off-Base to welcome the advent of 2023? If so, Brandon Transit is offering free bus rides if you are attending parties in the nearby community. From 6 p.m. Dec. 31 to 3 a.m. Jan. 1, Brandon Transit will run...
by K-J | 26 Dec 2022 | History
Andrew OakdenStag Special Children will call them tanks, but they are not tanks.These military vehicles are actually light armoured general purpose carriers, with a set of tracks instead of wheels. These tracks allow the vehicle to go almost anywhere — no roads were...
by K-J | 25 Dec 2022 | History
A 25-pounder in the air with a parachute, and it after landing, with an extended wooden platform. It’s worth noting the 25-pounder did not have a muzzle break. It was likely an out-of-service Mark 1 25-pounder used for training purposes. “Qualified”...
