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The RCA Museum at CFB Shilo this week officially reopened the improved outdoor Gun Park, featuring 31 guns and vehicles from the First World War through today.
It’s another fantastic feature that will surely help attract visitors to Westman.
Base engineer Maj. Reg Sharpe played a large role in getting the largest outdoor artillery exhibit in Canada up and running.
“It’s a big piece of our history and it’s all of our heirlooms that are collected here,” Sharpe said.
The Gun Park, which already has plans to expand to 45 guns and vehicles, is an important connection to the country’s past military conflicts, ingenuity and the men and women who have so bravely operated the machinery.
For museum director Marc George, the ability to link past veterans, family, friends and the general public to the country’s rich military history is important.
While some peace activists might bristle at the thought of an instillation that glorifies guns and war, the place recognizes the sacrifice and triumphs of the artillery throughout the history of Canada.
And in military terms, the fact the guns were able to return from the various wars and conflicts is a symbol of our country’s military prowess and dedication of our men and women in the service.
Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition September 1, 2012
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The RCA Museum at CFB Shilo this week officially reopened the improved outdoor Gun Park, featuring 31 guns and vehicles from the First World War through today.
It’s another fantastic feature that will surely help attract visitors to Westman.
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The RCA Museum at CFB Shilo this week officially reopened the improved outdoor Gun Park, featuring 31 guns and vehicles from the First World War through today.
It’s another fantastic feature that will surely help attract visitors to Westman.
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