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    The image I posted is actually The Parachute Regiment Museum's example at Duxford postioned right outside our museum entrance next to the 25 pounder. If you ever want to have a closer look at the "original & actual" item let me know!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gil Boyd View Post
    If you ever want to have a closer look
    Maybe next time you could get a shot with you next to it for scale...I think I can imagine how big they are though. Like I compared...
    Regards, Jim

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