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    Interesting that all of the M1icon's on display of glider troops in Holland had the sling swivel removed. It seems to have been SOP to reduce rattle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Seijasicon View Post
    all of the M1icon's on display of glider troops in Holland had the sling swivel removed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Seijasicon View Post
    Interesting that all of the M1icon's on display of glider troops in Holland had the sling swivel removed. It seems to have been SOP to reduce rattle.
    Bob - maybe only the 101st? Below Picture is 82nd perhaps D-Day vs Market garden?

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