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Monthly Archives: May 2015

December 44 Museum at La Gleize revisited

Paratrooper.be Posted on May 25, 2015 by Wouter HasJune 4, 2015

Two years after its opening, I visited the renewed Dezember 44 museum at La Gleize, Belgium. It is now called the “December 44 Historical Museum La Gleize“. I had been meaning to visit it for a long time, but never … Continue reading →

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Sten gun special – Gazette des armes Hors-série

Paratrooper.be Posted on May 25, 2015 by Wouter HasMay 25, 2015

Already announced in April, but I heard it will be June until it hits the news stands. I’m watching out for my copy! I love these specials (Hors-Séries) from Gazette des armes. They are full of large and detailed color … Continue reading →

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M9A1 Bazooka airsoft replica

Paratrooper.be Posted on May 16, 2015 by Wouter HasMay 16, 2015

This replica of the M9A1 bazooka looks great for late-war re-enactment (Ardennes, Operation Varsity). It’s full-metal and priced around €300-400, depending on where you buy it. Considering real WW2 bazookas are impossible to find, this may be your ticket. My … Continue reading →

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Invasion arm flags printed on inside

Paratrooper.be Posted on May 16, 2015 by Wouter HasMay 16, 2015

Mark Layman from Colorado sent me a photo of his invasion arm flag that looks the same as my type 3, except that it has the letters CL printed in black on the inside. I remember seeing a similar arm … Continue reading →

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TL-122 (no suffix) and No. 709 flashlights

Paratrooper.be Posted on May 16, 2015 by Wouter HasMay 16, 2015

Tony Rudenko sent me pictures of 2 variations of the TL-122-A that I hadn’t seen before: There’s a TL-122 (no suffix) type number which is stamped into the housing. The number is not set in a circle, as is usually … Continue reading →

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I have been collecting WW2 militaria since I was a boy. About ten years ago, I decided to focus on WWII US Army, specializing in the history and equipment of the US Paratroops.

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