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Colin Stevens with 1944 Willys MB jeep and BSA airborne bicycle on
display at the Abbotsford Air Show in August 2000.
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I am a museum manager and have been involved in researching Canadian
military history and items for most of my life. I have been involved in the
preservation of historic military vehicles since 1977 and am member number 954
of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association - MVPA. I have been associated
with the Western Command Military Vehicle Historical Society http://www.westerncommand.com since
1977. My research focuses on Canadian Ferret Scout Cars, military jeeps, military vehicle markings
and Canadian Airborne history. I
own a 1944 Willys MB jeep (ex-British Airborne), 1954 Ferret Scout Car Mk. I,
1943 Welbike Mk. II, a 1942-45 1/4 ton jeep trailer, a 1953 M100CDN
jeep trailer, and a 1942 BSA folding "airborne bicycle".
I am also a Captain in the Canadian Forces Supplementary Reserves. I served in 18 Squadron
of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets (2 years); the Naval Reserve (1 year); The Queen's Own
Cameron Highlanders of Canada (1 year), The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada (7
years), The Canadian
Scottish (Princess Mary's ) (2 years) and 583 Coronation Squadron, Royal Canadian Air
Cadets (Cadet Instructor Cadre) (5 years).
In
civilian life I am the Manager of the New Westminster Museum and Archives. I have been
involved in the museum field since the late 1960s.
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