
David Albert
dalbert@sturmgewehr.com
Posted 07 February 2005 - 04:01 PM
Posted 07 February 2005 - 05:00 PM
QUOTE (dalbert @ Feb 7 2005, 04:01 PM) |
I ran across this very interesting picture of a soldier with his M1A1 Thompson in a 32 year old gun magazine. I don't remember seeing this one published anywhere else, but I could very well be wrong. These are paratroopers from the 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles" applying facepaint, and sporting mohawks on the eve of D-Day. Just thought it might be an interesting picture to post on the board. Does anyone notice any equipment features that we might be able to learn from in the picture?![]() David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com |
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Posted 07 February 2005 - 09:25 PM
QUOTE (snipershot1944 @ Feb 7 2005, 08:04 PM) |
I've seem the photo before. Note the guy on the left has a few "rigger" made ammo pouches on his belt for Garand clips or carbine mags. They carried more ammo in those pouches than standard ammo belts and pouches. Both have rigger reinforced jacket elbows, and the guy on the right has extra shoulder pockets added to his jacket. They were likely removed from old trousers. I used to have a jacket like that in my collection. It's in a museum in Fayetteville NC now. |
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QUOTE (snipershot1944 @ Feb 8 2005, 09:19 AM) |
Pathfinder, is your first name Ed? And do you live in NC? |
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