Originally Posted by King_of_the_Burpas

Looking at the "action" pictures, one of the things that stands out is how remarkably clean and fresh-looking his uniform of choice is. He's a remarkably well laundered and well-pressed chap at all times, even in the boonies or the 'Stan.

How does he manage to avoid that 'well worn', scuffed, sand-blasted or humidity-rotted look?

He's cavalry. Apparently.

Originally Posted by PE4rocks

Originally Posted by King_of_the_Burpas

Looking at the "action" pictures, one of the things that stands out is how remarkably clean and fresh-looking his uniform of choice is. He's a remarkably well laundered and well-pressed chap at all times, even in the boonies or the 'Stan.

How does he manage to avoid that 'well worn', scuffed, sand-blasted or humidity-rotted look?

He's cavalry. Apparently.

He obviously brought a large bag of that thing's droppings home..to add to his CV.

..and please tell me that little blue smudge above his shirt pocket isn't a set of "upside down" wings?

Cos then he'll have THEM looking to slot him....

Originally Posted by TheSpecialOne

I have been wondering about this "action" photo taken in Cambodia. If he is patrolling/advancing to contact/whatever - why isn't he wearing any webbing?

(sorry but I couldn't save it any larger - click on this link for full size)

http://www.ibabodyguards.com/index.p...c=detail&id=23

This is a classic 'Jim Shortt's an utter Walt' picture, because he's wearing ARVN 'Tiger Stripes' dating from the Vietnam War, circa 63-75, and a typical Cambodian scarf. All very much 'as worn' by US SF/MACV SOG/Project DELTA/Tim Page/Captain Willard from 'Apocalypse Now' etc etc etc etc. But he can't have been in Cambodia less than about 15 years after this kind of uniform went onto the scrapheap of history. So he's obviously bought a set of 'Tigers' and had himself photographed somewhere which looks like Cambodia (and may even be Cambodia) long, long after the war there ended. What a tw@t!

Op Mistral does not seem to be a unique name.

Canada;

In 1994/95, The Canadian Armed Forces had to reduce operating costs. Therefore, reorganization plans were developed and implemented which included the closure of many small bases including CFB Chatham. With the Air Defence Artillery School moving to CFB Gagetown in 1995 and the requirement for further cost savings, OP MISTRAL directed that the Field Artillery School and the Air Defence Artillery School amalgamate to
form the Artillery School. This new school now housed all instructors wearing the artillery cap badge in CTC.

And Australia;

Originally Posted by Pronto_Mike_Uniform

..and please tell me that little blue smudge above his shirt pocket isn't a set of "upside down" wings?

Cos then he'll have THEM looking to slot him....

The yak appears to be safely teathered and his boots look remarkably clean. Perhaps he bought a new pair for the fotie opportunity.

He reminds me of so many journalists. It's pretty easy - especially with foreign units - to blag your way onto a base for an afternoon or even request a chance to go out on a day patrol.

At the end of the job, natch, you get a photo taken wearing your ally clobber and stick it on the office wall.

I suspect he uses his IBA 'credentials' (no less bogus than many press cards) to blag similar, comfortable and totally safe awaydays to do the same.

Originally Posted by cpunk

Originally Posted by TheSpecialOne

I have been wondering about this "action" photo taken in Cambodia. If he is patrolling/advancing to contact/whatever - why isn't he wearing any webbing?

(sorry but I couldn't save it any larger - click on this link for full size)

http://www.ibabodyguards.com/index.p...c=detail&id=23

This is a classic 'Jim Shortt's an utter Walt' picture, because he's wearing ARVN 'Tiger Stripes' dating from the Vietnam War, circa 63-75, and a typical Cambodian scarf. All very much 'as worn' by US SF/MACV SOG/Project DELTA/Tim Page/Captain Willard from 'Apocalypse Now' etc etc etc etc. But he can't have been in Cambodia less than about 15 years after this kind of uniform went onto the scrapheap of history. So he's obviously bought a set of 'Tigers' and had himself photographed somewhere which looks like Cambodia (and may even be Cambodia) long, long after the war there ended. What a tw@t!

now i'm not 100% exactly sure here, but that M16/M203 dont look quite right.
the carry handle looks far too skinny at the front, and from this angle at the rear of the gren launcher you shouldnt be able to see so much of the front of the mag well, the whole rear (trigger mech) of the 203 looks wrong, and the hanguard looks far to narrow were it fits to the receiver ring, and i can only count 11 holes in the side of it instead of 12 like the real ones.
having a check on google the only time i see anything other than 12 holes in the side of a 203 handguard is on replicas or airsoft, ie fakes.

@ DrStealth ... bad news on holes, I think.
12 Holes ... or 13?

Originally Posted by cpunk

Originally Posted by TheSpecialOne

I have been wondering about this "action" photo taken in Cambodia. If he is patrolling/advancing to contact/whatever - why isn't he wearing any webbing?

(sorry but I couldn't save it any larger - click on this link for full size)

http://www.ibabodyguards.com/index.p...c=detail&id=23

This is a classic 'Jim Shortt's an utter Walt' picture, because he's wearing ARVN 'Tiger Stripes' dating from the Vietnam War, circa 63-75, and a typical Cambodian scarf. All very much 'as worn' by US SF/MACV SOG/Project DELTA/Tim Page/Captain Willard from 'Apocalypse Now' etc etc etc etc. But he can't have been in Cambodia less than about 15 years after this kind of uniform went onto the scrapheap of history. So he's obviously bought a set of 'Tigers' and had himself photographed somewhere which looks like Cambodia (and may even be Cambodia) long, long after the war there ended. What a tw@t!

They have trees like that in the West Country, where the climate is mild. And the wild flowers look faintly European: hollyhocks, even?

... How's the weather in Wexford, generally speaking?

This picture seems strangely appropriate. It is captioned "The Pretenders".

http://www.ibabodyguards.com/index.p...l&id=1#ponyimg

I don't understand the interest in the man; he's a twat. There's a lot of them about. End of story.