NBMHP | Moncton Centennial Park Military Equipment Display Centennial Park

Point of Interest

Moncton Centennial Park Military Equipment Display Centennial Park

Street Address: 811 St George Blvd, Moncton, NB

At the St George Street entrance to Centennial Park there is the following display of military equipment: - The anchor from the escort aircraft carrier HMCS Magnificent. It was presented to the City of Moncton by Rear Admiral D.S. Boyle CD on behalf of Maritime Command on 11 August 1974. - A Sherman tank called “Coriano”, painted with the tactical signs of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise) presented to the City of Moncton by Brigadier General S.V. Radley-Walters DSO MC CD on behalf of the Regiment on 14 May 1972. “Coriano” is one of the Regiment’s battle honours from the Italian Campaign. - CF 100 Mark 5 (Canuck Aircraft) Serial 18488. This plane was first test flown on 31 August 1955 and its last flight occurred on 20 April 1966. This monument was unveiled on 14 August 1966.