1. Notice of change to Phonetic Alphabet and Instructions on Pronunciation of Numbers 2. Page from Parachute Comms Training Course 3. See 2. Steve W.
Thanks, mate. Had quite forgotten I'd posed the question. Your conclusion makes sense. Interesting thing about the soldier, whose record shows...
With that closeup, I'll go completely with the flower thing. Can only think it would have been a wedding. Best Man? Steve W.
Could be as you suggest. I perhaps used the word 'hackle' as a catch-all for something not a regular cap badge. Steve W.
I'm pretty certain that what we are looking at is a 'hackle', which is showing like this because your Dad has his beret rolled and stowed under...
Hinzor, Upside down is right. Each pouch will take two clips. This type of pouch was issued to non-infantry troops, such as tank crews. Steve W.
Looking forward to seeing this. Steve W.
Great post, Sarge! Rangers, aye! Steve W.
Missed the refs earlier in the year. Saw it on WWII Talk and had a look. Already found some excellent stuff on Op Varsity. Steve W.
Really enjoyed Ray Mears' programme. One of his best. Steve W.
My daughters will vouch for me! :D Steve W.
Show me the dotted line. I have my fountain pen at the ready! Steve W.
RIP Oliver Postgate. For our American cousins, the name of Oliver Postgate will probably mean nothing, but for countless numbers of Brits his was...
Yes, a long time ago. Steve W.
Normandie Memoire is organising the commemorations. Accommodation is very thin on the ground, already. The ferries are also filling up fast. Steve W.
Very interesting video. The password is brecourt. Steve W.
OK. Thanks. Was planning to be there for 6th and visit my Uncle's grave in Bayeux. Steve W.
Where are you two staying, and for how long? Steve W.
I've used my nom de guerre in several forums. My Uncle was a Glider Pilot who was killed going into Normandy. Steve W.
Why would a soldier involved in Op Varsity be classified as Died, not in battle? Thanks Steve W.
