A different chapter for No.5s (Jungle carbines) that I knew nothing about.

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In 1943, trials began on a shortened and lightened No. 4 rifle, leading to the adoption in 1944 of the No. 5 Mk I Rifle, or “Jungle Carbine,” as it is commonly known. The No. 5 rifle was manufactured by ROF-Fazakerley and by BSA-Shirley from 1944 until 1947.

I just found this reference on the Internet.????(True or not)

"The No. 5 was first issued to the British 6th Airborne Division and in use during their occupation of Denmark in 1945."

This might tie into the first photo below showing the British 1st Airborne Division in Oslo Norway. (Carrying No.5s)

I had no idea that there might be a Norwegian or Danish connection for these rifles.


In May 1945 after Germany had surrendered in Europe (May 8th 1945) elements of the 1st British Airborne division were sent to NORWAY to disarm the 350,000 strong German garrison there as well as a brigade being sent to DENMARK.
There were no hostile military actions during this exercise.


Photo two shows a Norwegian girl obtaining autographs from men of the 1st Airborne landing brigade.
A No.5 Lee Enfield (Jungle Carbine) is seen in this photo.

David

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