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Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 22-05-21, 04:31 PM
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Posted By PD Harrison
CAR Beret

Very nice early example, great pictures, Thank You.
It's nice to see the Cdn AB Regt memorabilia, as it has become hard to find now that we are over 25 years since the disbandment.
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 15-01-21, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,549
Posted By PD Harrison
Additional Info

Ian, appreciate the insight, thank you.
I just spoke w Lou Grimshaw, to get his thoughts.
He is aware of the wing, has one in his collection.
Although it is referred to as a "PPCLI" wing, he does...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 14-01-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,549
Posted By PD Harrison
Louis Grimshaw is a Great Source

Thanks Dan,
I'll see how you make out.
Never thought of checking w Lou, he would likely know.
Regards
Paul
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 13-01-21, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,549
Posted By PD Harrison
Thanks Dan

Hi Dan, Not my wing, checking for a buddy.
Buddy has the link to this thread, so he may need to track down the ref.
Does Plate 56 say much?
Thanks'
Paul
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 10-01-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,549
Posted By PD Harrison
Another Possibility?

I'm not current on my wings, but w the bluish colour, maybe something SAR jump suit. It's the first I've seen. The backing also might give something re dating it.
Thanks for the feedback!! Paul
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 09-01-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,549
Posted By PD Harrison
Odd Coloured Para Wing Base Material

Hi,
Looking for any thoughts on this older Canadian Jump Wing.
It has what appears to be a bluish/green melton cloth base. It looks similar to the type 8 wing referenced in "Jump Wings" by Ken...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 04-11-20, 12:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,357
Posted By PD Harrison
Great Info!

Thanks Dan, great research.
So, he was likely G3 Avn, Rotary, but could have been fixed wing.
Thinking about it, he would have been qualified in both roles, maybe double hatted. Interesting to see...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 03-11-20, 09:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,357
Posted By PD Harrison
Capt Brown

I checked the picture and yes, I'm pretty sure the name tag is BROWN.
Most of the guys I worked with were 427 Sqn pilots in the SSF HQ, but I recall we also had G3 Anv Fast Air guys, so you'd be...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 14-10-20, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,357
Posted By PD Harrison
Thank You for the Additional Info

Hi Phillip, my thanks for the additional input.

I should have clarified, in my reply that few Pilot qualified Air Officers served w the SSF and wore the smock. The picture shows one of two pilots...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 13-10-20, 11:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,357
Posted By PD Harrison
Air Ops Badge and SSF Smock

Member wearing the Air Ops badge was likely the G3 Avn for the SSF. He would have been a Heli pilot, responsible for planning Joint Ops w 427 Sqn and the SSF. One of a very very small number who...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 10-09-20, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,357
Posted By PD Harrison
BGen Christie's Para Smock

Thought I'd add this. CAR under the command of the newly created SSF.
BGen Christie was the first Force Commander to the newly formed SSF in April 1977. This smock is a first issue smock, dated...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 01-03-19, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,292
Posted By PD Harrison
Meaning of Joint

Hi Bill,

From my previous time, In Canada: Joint referred to more than one "branch" in an operation.
Joint Operations involved at least two of the following: the Cdn Army, The RCAF, RCN and SOF....
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 10-02-19, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By PD Harrison
Nice Examples

Nice pair of wings Ed.
Not common to see any patterns of them at the shows, even the original later wings are getting hard to find. Other than the current copies made by Joe D, they seem to have...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 10-02-19, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By PD Harrison
First Pattern Cdn DPM Smock Wing

Attached is a pic of what is likely the first pattern Cdn AB Reg't Jump Wing (post 1975). It is on the Airborne/SSF Smock issued to B Gen A Christie. (He was the first Formation Commander to the...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 30-12-18, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,016
Posted By PD Harrison
Hi Ken, Thanks for the addition. I guess it's...

Hi Ken,
Thanks for the addition. I guess it's safe to say that the badge was a wartime purchase, not post war. It would be interesting to see how many officers in the Battalion actually bought...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 26-12-18, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,016
Posted By PD Harrison
1 CPB Badge Picture

Added a better pic of the Badge.
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 25-12-18, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,016
Posted By PD Harrison
1 CPB Embriodered Officers Cap Badge (Lt Col Eadie)

Aim is to add a little information re embroidered 1 CPB Officers Cap Badges.

Attached is a picture taken by the Museum Curator at the CFB Petawawa Military Museum of Lt Col Eadie's Beret and Badge...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 25-12-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,470
Posted By PD Harrison
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 25-02-16, 12:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,243
Posted By PD Harrison
E Battery Pic

Great Pic ddaydodger!!
Nice to see the old FN and the SSF patches.
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 18-01-16, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,890
Posted By PD Harrison
1 Can Para Reference Material (and Canadian Army generally)

In response to a closed thread, and the question raised regarding reference material.

1. Into the Maelstrom by Ken Joyce. If you are collecting anything from the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 23-08-14, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,218
Posted By PD Harrison
Great Feedback

All,
Great feedback and all valid points.
I think Steve's link and the general agreement to do the research would lead to an informed decision regarding this auction. When one looks at the...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 22-08-14, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,218
Posted By PD Harrison
2 Examples For Comparison

I've attached two additional EBay listings for known copies of this badge.
The picture quality is not ideal, but I can't see anything that would prevent a buyer from mixing up a Birks example and...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 17-08-14, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,218
Posted By PD Harrison
Questionable 1 Can Para Brass Cap Badge

I'm no expert but this may be a case of even the pros missed this.
An E Bay auction just closed,

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