Defence against Canadian mosquitos...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce_in_Oz
Is that a camo pattern on the exposed rifle butt and stock, sniper to the right?
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Defence against Canadian mosquitos...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce_in_Oz
Is that a camo pattern on the exposed rifle butt and stock, sniper to the right?
Post #57 Picture #2
Library and Archives Canada
Mikan Number: 3199694
Scouts of The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, Camp de Brasschaet, Belgium, 9 October 1944. (L-R): Corporal G.E. Mallery, Private J. Gray, Corporal B.B. Arnold, Sergeant P.A. Rylaasden. These snipers have killed a total of 101 men since D-Day. Bell, Ken., Photographer
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ID number: 128643
Description
CAEN, FRANCE, 1944-07. A BRITISH SNIPER WATCHING THROUGH HIS TELESCOPIC SIGHT FOR ENEMY MOVEMENT. CAEN FELL TO BRITISH AND CANADIAN TROOPS ON 1944-07-09. BRITISH OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH.
Attachment 52527
Flying Pig,
First photo look like they are all wearing Denison smocks and PARA helmets
Gil, I believe they are Canucks. Yes, they are paras.
Roger that;)
With the original print you might be able to read the serial number off the butt!
Attachment 52605