Monthly Archives: March 2009

Paratrooper training pictures

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Wouter Has

I have scanned my collection of original wartime photographs of paratroops training at Fort Benning, GA. These are early war pictures, as can be seen by the uniforms and equipment. Note the Riddell football helmets, the T-4 parachute, the jump … Continue reading →

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How to age your repro K-rations

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Wouter Has

Original K-rations are expensive, especially if you want a full set of three boxes. Good quality reproductions are widely available, but on display with original ration items, they don’t look quite as good anymore. Here’s how to ‘age’ your repro … Continue reading →