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06-10-2008, 15:57 #41Senior Member
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Re: Was some older issue gear better than the new?
Don't forget the plastic socks (circa 1980)!
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06-10-2008, 15:59 #42
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When Bailieys were bridges and not drinks for burds 'n' poofs!
So good they just keep bringing it back into service
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06-10-2008, 16:05 #43Senior Member
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No doubt at all. My equipment was better then than it is now.
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06-10-2008, 16:06 #44Senior Member
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yeah, me too. the old paddy bashers, cant beat em.
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06-10-2008, 16:11 #45Senior Member
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Don't suppose coveralls are still around :(
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06-10-2008, 16:19 #46Senior Member
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Delete Clansman - Insert A41 Originally Posted by 4(T)
The A41 is the radio with the Union Flag on the ariel shown on the film, of the para's tabing across the Falklands.
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06-10-2008, 16:23 #47Senior Member
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Dressed as Royal Marines
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06-10-2008, 16:28 #48Senior Member
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06-10-2008, 16:32 #49Senior Member
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Correct answer ! Clansman was issued in 82 to replace Larkspur. no one knew how to use it , it was on the job training , so i'm told!
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Re: Was some older issue gear better than the new?
Found that for sale in Home Bargains the other week while her indoors was looking for some rubbish or another. Well chuffed :D Originally Posted by 4(T)
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