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    One for Gil Boyd...

    I found this as made by one of my past regimental associates, all of wood. Of course we all agree with the caption as well...they never let us down.
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    Jim,
    Great dedication there with his carving and bandsaw work.
    '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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    A good one to hang on the wall as no policeman can really make anything of it. Like I say, we agree with the caption...if you had to have a rifle at the end of your lowering rope, it should be an FN...
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    That's just fantastic work... What a cool thing to hang on the man cave wall...

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    Wonderful job!
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    Very nice many hours carving that lot out and both sides displayed par excellence.

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