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Looks like a fun squad to have, a little of everything.
they look like US Airforce post war
Yes, USAF. Easy to tell by the rank badges and the low quarters trousers that have never seen blousing. And...the slovenly condition. I wonder if they might be USAF reserve?
The little guy's shirt is un-bloused.......really?
AZB
My brother (Far left) was more squared away visiting home in 1962. At the time he was stationed about 20 miles away at a Chicago suburban Nike Hercules base, he was a radar technician.
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They look like characters out of the Bill Murray movie "Stripes". Its hard to tell from the black and white picture, but different uniforms, some in summer khakis, some in fatigues, sleeves up and down, shirt tails out. I hope they are not the honor guard to receive General LeMay. The commander would be in for a real treat from General LeMay. LOL!!
Yep. Fatigues and 1505s in the same unit. Wonder what is going on?
Bob
Any way to distinguish between reserve and regular? Looks to me like a group just fallen in for a half hour of close order... I know the honor guards are as sharp from one branch to another...but just some section drill?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Womack
Almost feels like they grabbed a bunch of mechanics off the flight line and lined 'em up for close order chickenstuff. Notice that the little guy has grease on his knee. About the only time I saw this sort of casual attire on an airbase was mechanics on the flight line or engine shop, weapons specialistas in the armory, or mechanics in the motor pool. From what I can tell, only the sergeant in the rear rank has his cutouts on his collar. That's work detail stuff.
Bob
Hilaripus! But it looks better with the Garands, no? :madsmile:
Bob
the Garands in stripes were butt ugly Baldwin safe wood modelsQuote:
Originally Posted by Bob Womack
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And that a fact, Jack!! LOL!
It is a good thing, too. They looked a little light. Weren't they part of that large group of Hollyweird resin-cast ones that have been used for years in movies? I think that there are hundreds of them. Can you imagine the job of aging all those models?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark in Rochester
Bob
At least. Look at the areal view of movies like BOB and Saving Private Ryan, those for instance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Womack
The way the extras handle things one set and they'd be aged.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Womack
In my four years in the U.S. Air Force I never saw after basic training, 1) a helmet liner, 2) an ammo belt, 3) a bayonet, 4) a M1 rifle. For our 'base defense' we were issued an M1 carbine, 10 rounds of carbine ball ammo, one magazine, and a two pocket pouch to hold the ammo and empty magazine. The major problem was finding a spot to hide the carbine while we serviced the aircraft.
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A prop M1 Garand rifle used in the production of the historical TV mini-series Band Of Brothers, produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. Based on the book by Stephen E. Ambrose, the series follows the wartime lives of the 101st Airborne Division’s “Easy” Company, from their training at Camp Currahee through to the end of the war.
Cast from an original rifle, this very realistic looking static prop weapon is made from a very dense hard rubber with a metal armature in for rigidity, with a paint finish to mimic the look of wood and blued steel. Such is the quality of the casting that all of the original weapon’s markings, including its date of manufacture and armourer’s marks, can still be seen. Metal loops have been fitted for attaching a leather rifle sling, which is still present.
The weapon has a slight bend in the barrel from time spent in use, as is common with stunt weapons, and remains in overall very good production-used condition.
The violent crime reduction bill means that this particular prop can only be sold to customers who reside outside the UK.:nono::nono::nono: Generally speaking, it is illegal for a resident of the UK to buy this item.
Exemptions are for N.A.R.E.S (or similar) registered re-enactors, public museums/galleries or use in a film, television or theatrical production. In all cases paperwork will be required to complete the sale[/I][/B] to customers who reside outside the UK. Generally speaking, it is illegal for a resident of the UK to buy this item.
Exemptions are for N.A.R.E.S (or similar) registered re-enactors, public museums/galleries or use in a film, television or theatrical production. In all cases paperwork will be required to complete the sale
It's common for the props such as this to be sold at movie wrap to recoup expenses and make even more money on the coat tails of actors using these pieces. Specially if there's provenance that THIS was the rifle so-and-so used in some particular scene.
What's with the shades 2nd in front rank (Hung over or a top gun!) sleeves rolled up, last bloke rear rank Rt looks like his ammo belts about to fall and what's with the lanyard rope hanging from his bayonet scabbard, some sort of airborne thingy when mounted on your lower leg.
This could be the K.P party for various reasons, I mean seriously where is the pride in wearing the uniform slack as. :eek:
It was a joke. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by CINDERS