I begin where I left off yesterday, with one more look at Walter Allward's extraordinary plaster cast versions for his work on the Vimy Memorial.
The next space is the Lebreton Gallery, home to a multitude of military vehicles and equipment from around the world and multiple eras. We begin with the Nyala Armoured Personnel Carrier, used in the Afghan War
Here we have the F15A Wireless Truck, a mobile communication center of the Second World War.
Side by side, two Canadian vehicles. The AA7 Cargo Carrier was designed for winter conditions and Arctic travel. The Water Weasel at right originates from the Second World War.
This is the M113 Combat Engineering Vehicle.
A mobile office in a trailer- this particular one was used by Canadian Lieutenant-General Harry Crerar during the Second World War.
And here we have the staff car of Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander during campaigns in North Africa and Italy. After the war, he would be the governor-general of Canada.
I like the plaster cast work in the first photo.
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DeleteGreat exhibit and collection of vehicles.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
Thank you.
DeleteThat staff car in your last photo is great.
ReplyDeleteIt stands out.
DeleteGood exhibition
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
Delete...I find it interesting how military equipment as changed to desert colors!
ReplyDeleteIf you're fighting in a desert environment, it makes sense.
DeleteThe things those vehicles have witnessed.
ReplyDeleteThat's true.
DeleteSome very creative methods of travel in dangerous areas.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteIntriguing military vehicles exhibit ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteA wonderful exhibition.
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