Canadian Military Pattern truck at Cpl Nathan Cirillo funeral

[x westie]

www.mapleleafup.net/vehicles/softskin/fat

I noticed that a Canadian Military Pattern Artillery tractor with Limber, and Gun Carriage was used to carry the casket of Cpl.Nathan Cirillo's for his regimental funeral , curious if this is the same tractor,limber and gun carriage that i see on "mapleleafup web site

 

[fraserdw]

Every Reg For Artillery Regiment has a "QUAD" Field Tractor, cassion and 25 lber QF for this specific purpose, this one likely came from either Pet or the War Museum. We have one here at the RCAS.

 

[gaff]

there is also one at CFB Edmonton I think it is on the base transport DA.

 

[fraserdw]

Roger I am thinking every major base has one for this purpose.

 

[XRCD011]

You are all close but incorrect, here. http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/...the_heart_of_cirillos_funeral_procession.html

 

[x westie]

You are all close but incorrect, here. http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/...the_heart_of_cirillos_funeral_procession.html

Thanks for the link, a good read

 

[darrenk21]

It a Canadian made Field Artillery Tractor ( FAT ) made by general motors,and its towing a 25 pounder ceremonial gun.My ex regiment has both along with the ammo limber.Ive attended enough funerals using the FAT and ceremonial gun,both as a serving member of the Artillery and now ex-member.But the sight of both,still brings a tear to my eyes,it was a good honorable way to carry Cpl.Cirillo's body to the church.
And I also think Canada Post should make a stamp with Cpl.Cirillo s son on it for remembrance day.

 

[Steppenwolf]

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