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Mike Jackson 30-09-17 03:20 PM

A German Scorpion
 
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The image (from a French archive) taken in June/July 1942 in Hildesheim shows paratroopers of No 1 Coy, Lehr Bn (Maj von der Heydte) preparing to deploy to North Africa. I have never seen this scorpion sign before. Mike
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54Bty 30-09-17 03:32 PM

This may help or not.

http://www.fjr6.net/history_d.html

Marc

Mike Jackson 30-09-17 04:54 PM

Marc,
Many thanks. It's easy when you know how! After the experience of Crete, I would imagine these men were secretly relieved that were not dropped on Malta. Not a parachutist-friendly environment and appalling for gliders. Mike

leigh kitchen 30-09-17 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Bty (Post 422598)
This may help or not.

http://www.fjr6.net/history_d.html

Marc

Just followed that link. Wow, those guys are living the dream.......


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