February 2018 - Paratrooper.be

Gas detection brassard with unusual marking

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Wouter HasFebruary 9, 2018

Paul Smith sent me photos of a gas detection brassard he has had for almost 20 years and that has an unusual marking: 8/42 1 SL. It seems the usual “& R” is missing at the end of the code. … Continue reading →

France asks Unesco to list Normandy landing beaches as World Heritage site

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Wouter HasFebruary 3, 2018

France has put in a request for the D-Day landing beaches at Normandy to be listed as a Unesco World Heritage site. This was announced by the ministry of Culture this week. The candidacy will be evaluated by Unesco in … Continue reading →

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Gas detection brassard with unusual marking

France asks Unesco to list Normandy landing beaches as World Heritage site