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  1. 03-03-2019 01:53 PM #5
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    Sorry to burst the bubble, but as far as I know the only things that were unique to us Paratroopers were the helmet/Smock and other obje da like the fold up motorbike etc.

    They never made a purpose built scope or 4T rifle for paratroopers, and I am sure Peter will bear me out on that, you got what you were issued with and you looked after it in a padded/hessian bag which was tied to your bergen around your legs as per SOP.
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA
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