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Operation Big Lift
Date taken: 1963
Photographer: Ralph Crane
October
In an exercise named Operation Big Lift, the US Air Force airlifts an entire armoured division of 15,000 troops to Europe within 5 days.
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The last time I saw a muzzle cover for an M14 it was on board the USS Alamo in 78 or so. I don't think they made it out into the collectors world.
I got two of them in my basement. Don't remember when or where I got them.They probably came from Springfield armory with my M1A's
Got mine in the early 60's
Look at that picture close fellas. I don't think that is a muzzle cover. I think the photo was doctored. The slots can be seen quite clearly and there is too sharp of a line from barrel to "alleged cover" for the graininess of the rest of the picture.
doctored ?
to what end?
another view -
do not think the boys at Life had time to doctor images - looks like a tape to me
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Okay, I stand corrected. Thanks for all the great photos Mark.
Bill H., the plastic protector is a clear plastic and you can see the slots of the suppressor when installed on the rifle. The photo gives the impression that the protector is white