'03 Springfield Picture of the Day-UK1944

[CapnJohn]

Guarding equipment prior to D-Day

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[BEAR]

Interesting that they are wearing jump boots but they're not Airborne!

[Jim Tarleton]

Looks like they have their choice of equipment and 782 gear.

Jim

[xarmor]

Is that a recoil pad on the bottom og the 03a3 stock?

[tshaw]

"Is that a recoil pad on the bottom og the 03a3 stock?"

He must be the designated rifle grenade launcher.

Terry

[CapnJohn]

Any idea what the unit markings on their helmets are??

[Emri]

Any idea what the unit markings on their helmets are??

No, but the shooter is kinda close to the board, is he not????

FWIW,

Emri

[Lancebear]

Maybe they are a little ignorant of the rules. Guy on the left has the muzzle of his rifle pointed right at his nose.

Death to noses,

LB

[FFAM1]

They are part of the Navy beach battalions. I can't remember what unit but you can tell by the markings on their helmets.

[TDH]

and why doesn't the middle guy have his cover on.