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A picture I remember well from the time. Never until now noticed the little snub and cartridges at his feet...like the ones the aircrews carried.
Is that the pound cake in a can behind him? One thing that was edible in C-rats.
Bob
I can't tell from there, could be the beans... Not sure I'd want one now either. We'd need five days in the field before we'd enjoy them again. I liked the fruit...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Womack
Pound cake came in a shorter can. As said before it could be "Beanie Weenies" or some other scrumptious delicacy or even a can of fruit.
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Looks like one of B-2 units:
Beans and Wieners
Spaghetti and Meatballs*
Beefsteak, Potatoes and Gravy
Ham and Lima Beans*
Meatballs and Beans
http://www.astrotx.com/C-Rations.pdf
We had another name for "Ham and Lima Beans" that I won't say in mixed company.
That was the first thing I thought of...strange that.Quote:
Originally Posted by BEAR
Here's a link the guys for all that never tried them... https://medium.com/war-is-boring/bea...s-e58f1ca8943c
I can't say that I have ever heard the term "Lema Bean" in the UK but looking on google it would appear to be the same thing as "Butter Bean" which I have heard off.
Going off thread a bit, your link woke dormant memories, not that I ever ate C rations but the comments in the article could just have easily referred to British rations of the 70s and 80s. Just to prove how sad I am, I still have around 6 or so of the P38 can openers. Wouldn't use anything else to open a can.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle