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Historical Debate Regarding the WWII
I did not know that! All these years (centuries) I've been biased against Italians and it was a Spaniard that killed Boudica!! :eusa_doh: Now I have to start all over with a new prejudice! Thanks alot for ruining my life! Years of vitriol and bitterness wasted! :rolleyes: lol Oh...- Dixon Cannon
- Post #37
- Forum: WWII
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Historical Debate Regarding the WWII
I have some more news about the use of this symbol. In the US Army National Guard, the 45th Infantry Division used a swastika as their shoulder patch. It was used up to (I think) 1939 or 1940. The division, which recruited in Arizona and New Mexico, had a high proportion of Indians ('Native...- Dixon Cannon
- Post #25
- Forum: WWII
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Historical Debate Regarding the WWII
My people too were pillaged and brutalized by a foreign conquerer years ago - my Anglo-Celtic ancestors were nearly annihilated by the Romans! Those "Italians" killed a lot of Jews in their day, then turned on the Christians. In the process they crushed more than a few other civilizations and...- Dixon Cannon
- Post #24
- Forum: WWII
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Old - timey names!
Winifred was my maternal grandmother's name! -dixon cannon- Dixon Cannon
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Old - timey names!
Well, I once had a cat named 'Benvolio'. Then later, two cats, a boy and a girl named Sydney Reilly and Pepita Bobadilla. I think Pepita is a smashing name for a girl puppy! -dixon 'Ace Of Spies' cannon- Dixon Cannon
- Post #13
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow
SD & FL'rs - here is that infor on the 14th: Brief History of the 14th Volunteer Bombardment Squadron: Organized under Chennault's leadership in the autumn of 1937, the 14th Volunteer Bombardment Squadron (which some sources refer to as the International Air Squadron) was the first...- Dixon Cannon
- Post #67
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Historical Debate Regarding the WWII
SH, hang in there!...it only gets worse!! :eusa_doh: Our Luftwaffe group goes through the same thing and at CAF events many people don't want us in there group photos. On the other hand, in conversations with some, I'm able to discuss the TR and the NSDAP as the political 'gang' that they...- Dixon Cannon
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- Forum: WWII
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WWII Photos - Taken / Collected by Family Members
StraightEight, thanks for that update. I am really surprised that that area remains so unchanged. That is amazing! -dixon cannon- Dixon Cannon
- Post #59
- Forum: WWII
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Hat Photography Journey
Deanzat, nicely done! That is GOOD info - my big Norman lh2000 lampheads should be sufficient for a project like that, I would think. I am officially now a hat photographer! :rolleyes: -dixon cannon- Dixon Cannon
- Post #4
- Forum: Hats
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Marana, AZ display / photoshoot
Ah, a motley crew of knuckle busters! You can change my plugs anytime! (Hey!!!...put down that torque wrench....I'm only joking!!!) lol- Dixon Cannon
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- Forum: WWII
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KNIZE TEN EDT - For MEN
Paddy, can you settle for Lilac Vegetal? I make it in a tub out back and sell it in old fruit jars. lol :rolleyes: -dixon cannon P.S. Not to take it too far, but there are some hilarious reviews of Pinaud's LV on this site. I died laughing reading them...- Dixon Cannon
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Interesting Luftwaffe Style Jacket
Purchase Assessment #1 I've had the chance to put on my new Leather Paradise Luftwaffe Fliegerjacke and assess it's quality and value. Here is what I think. The item was listed along with (3) others for $199.00 each. I made an eBay offer of $150.00 and it was accepted within 24hrs. I paid...- Dixon Cannon
- Post #21
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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WWII - "Fly Boy" Re-enactment
Hi Francisco! Welcome! We all started out the same way in many regards - became interested, bought a hat, saw some pictures, found some boots, a pair of khakis, etc, etc, etc. Don't spend a lot right away - if you find it is your thing later you can begin to collect some pieces in earnest...- Dixon Cannon
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- Forum: WWII
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Marana, AZ display / photoshoot
cco23i: You rascal! I wish I had known you were going - I'm here in town - we could have tag-teamed it! Look like a great event - well done, mate! Let's stay plugged in if something else comes up! -dixon 'phoenix' cannon- Dixon Cannon
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- Forum: WWII
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Wehrmacht Collection
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- Post #19
- Forum: WWII
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Interesting Luftwaffe Style Jacket
Ok lads (and lasses where applicable), this Flieger Jacke arrived today before noon. At first blush - I LOVE IT! Granted, it is NOT an Eastman - but it didn't have an Eastman price either, and I knew that going in. BigH, you are right about the sizing. I tried it on and immediately felt...- Dixon Cannon
- Post #19
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Barbershops - do you tip the owner
Yes indeed! My barber is a Russian emigre' who does a nice job on my '40's style cut. I get a hot towel and a neck massage as well! She is worth the tip! -dixon cannon- Dixon Cannon
- Post #9
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What are you listening to?
Sonny Boy Williamson (II) with the Yardbirds, recorded in England at the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, Surrey on 8 December 1963. Man you just do not hear that kind of music anymore. It is said that Sonny could put one end of his harp in his mouth and play it hands free - better than most with...- Dixon Cannon
- Post #4,159
- Forum: Radio
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favorite cars of the golden era
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this rare beast yet... The 1948 Buick Streamliner - http://www.thecoolist.com/1948-buick-streamliner-by-norman-e-timbs/ http://images.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&tbs=isch:1&q=1948+buick+streamliner&sa=N&start=0&ndsp=21 Beautiful photos of a beautiful...- Dixon Cannon
- Post #753
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Wehrmacht Collection
SD, post some pics! I'd love to see that AVG ensemble! I wish there were more opportunities for us all to get together in uniforms. I love to hear the stories of who/what/where/why/and when!! -dixon cannon- Dixon Cannon
- Post #16
- Forum: WWII
