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Old 22-04-17, 02:58 PM
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Default What's going on here?? (Front row)

Hi Guy's,
Found this photo of Podge in the jungle. What do you think is going on here as the front rank look like locals but are wearing RM uniforms and berets??

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Old 22-04-17, 03:40 PM
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Probably Iban trackers.

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Old 22-04-17, 07:21 PM
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No chance of RIP with those particular gentlemen, Simon, some would, on occasion, take a head and keep it as a souvenir, usually carrying it around from place to place in a bag.
Still, never mind, each to their own I suppose!
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Old 22-04-17, 10:33 PM
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Thanks Guy's,
I was just wondering why they are wearing Royal Marine uniforms?
Any ideas?

PS Podge is second row from the front, forth from the right.
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Old 23-04-17, 08:43 AM
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They would be badged to the unit they were attached
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Old 23-04-17, 11:27 AM
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Thanks for that Simon.
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