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    Polish police recover stolen Auschwitz gate sign

    My Bud from work just got back from Poland. He said it was Cooold, it reminded him of Dr Zhivago. He visited Auschwitz when they replaced the sign. He said the " i " from " Frei " was still missing. They are still searching the forest where they found it buried.
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    Music from your childhood

    Today at work we listened to old Country & Western. Boy I was transported back to my childhood. My Pop listen to Jim Reeves, Charlie Pride, Marty Robbins to name a few. Today I heard songs I haven't heard in 40+ years. My Pop used to take us to Knotts Berry Farm (when it was free) to listen to...
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    Intro/ AAF WWII Goggles

    You are correct on the Poloroids. I dug them out to check it. I have a very-good to mint pair. I also have an A-11 in the same condition. I bought a complete helmet 20 + years ago for 100.00 bucks. It is one of my prized possessions.
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    What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

    Down to my last 2 La Perla Habanas smoking one as I type.
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    Intro/ AAF WWII Goggles

    The second pair are Poloroid B-3 I believe. I also have a pair they were used by Tankers and Fighter pilots. They are similar to the ones issued in 'Nam. those are WWII because the strap goes through the lens. The later issue has a slot on the outside of the rubber frame.
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    Invasion Vest ??

    Interesting photos, seems we copied the Brits again. I read years ago in "After the Battle" Magazine about these vests. It seems the American issued these as an "Invasion" pack. These I believe were pre-packed as a unit. I don't think they were issued empty to fill up. I think that's what the...
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    Invasion Vest ??

    Check out "At The Front's" web page. It is under US Army Assault Vest they makes a copy. I was debating on getting one years back. I can't imagine going into the surf with one of those things on.
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    Invasion Vest ??

    Funny how it's made a comeback, now they're known as Tac Vest. They are basically the same theory. I heard one of the complaints on the original were the grommets on the waist. These would not support the belt hooks on canteens or First Aid packs.
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    Weekend at War

    My friends and I were the ones who grew up Combat, Rat Patrol and you forgot "Garrisons Guerrilas". Saturday afternoon's always had some War Movie as this was the 60's. Some great Movies came from the 50s-60s. Then we did not have the entertainment kids have now. It was only imagination no XBox...
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    Thin Man on TCM New Year's Eve 2009

    I bought the whole series through Amazon .com. I bought them a disc at a time. The nice thing about that was that a seller (forgot who) sent me an episode for free. It was a Thank You for doing business with them .
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    What If Money Can Buy ...

    I see all these celebrities who had or have problems and can't help thinking of Matt 16:26. I apologize if I trod on dangerous grounds here. It's just my take on money and power.
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    Battle of the Bulge Living History display

    I can almost hear your Sarge telling you to put that fire out.
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    Show us your Guns!

    Yep I live in California so I'm limited on the AR parts. I have built my 2 Pre-Bans in a the early Viet-Nam configurations. I have one with a Smooth side Upper and one with the A-1. Like most Kalifornians we're too paranoid to shoot them. You have no doubt heard of the Orange County Swat members...
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    Show us your Guns!

    I have 3 different mfgs Olyimpic (pre-ban), EA (Essential Arms, pre-ban) and a Eagle Arms (Armalite). AR-15s are fun to build and configure since I have 2 pre-ban I can build any design. ARs are modular so buy a good lower Receiver and a GOOD lower parts group (trigger, Safety etc.) this is...
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    what did people snack on back in the old days?

    That was very interesting thanks ! It is one of those glimpses of the past I am always interested in.
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    Show us your Guns!

    I WAS shooting Wolf ( I know I know ! ) because I hate policing the brass up. Now that it's 18 bucks a box now (right !) I'm back to reloading. I have a ton of brass but the components have gone sky high also. Currently using HS6 for my 230 grainers any suggestions for 185s ?
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    Show us your Guns!

    If you are carrying it professionally (Cop) take it to a Gunsmith. Tell them your problem with your gun. They will be more than happy to fix for you. Most Gunsmiths are ex-Cops anyways. They understand the importance of a reliable gun. Most often they will give you good pricing.
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    Southern California Re-enactors Needed - Jan 18th

    What type of impression are you seeking ? Army, Navy or Marine ?
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    WWII KHAKI VINTAGE MECHANICS SWEATER

    The current Miltary wool sweater would be better. Some of the re-enactors I knew just changed out the buttons. You can still find original WWII buttons from At The Front. The only real problem is that the current sweater is a Brown instead of an OD. The sweaters are almost identical to the WWII...
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    Swedish M36 wool army tunics at SOF from £5 !!

    I've been hunting for those trousers (M-47) for a while now. Sportsman guide had the Field Jackets (New) in XL . They were like 2 for 20.00 so I bought 4 jackets. I was at one time putting a FFL impression together and those trousers kept evading me. Strangely enough the Web Gear was easier to find.

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