Simon F Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) The guy without the headgear seems to be in a different uniform, i.e. badges. He is the same fellow who is in the 3 parade photos holding the MAT49 (Squad/Class leader). I am not certain whether his is just doing parachute training, changing units, etc? Perhaps someone could shed some light on this? Edited February 14, 2009 by Simon F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Soldiers having a lark, I am not certain about the other uniforms here, perhaps some kind of Alpine troops, judging by the headwear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Same guys.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) Unusual scenes of a mock execution, I am not sure if this is training or fun?! Edited February 14, 2009 by Simon F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Playing dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Saluting and last respects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Another shot of Claude in his salty camo fatigues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 I am presuming that these are blank rounds due to the blank firing attachment on the MG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Note unit insignia on helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bab Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Just a speculation, but could the unit badge on the shoulder board be the unit he was assigned to or the unit he?s about to be assigned to, since he seems to wear the training unit badge on the pocket? Do I see a backing to the parachutist?s brevet?Nice pics Simon, makes one want to experience that tingling feeling of jumping again.../GRAHello,nice pictures!!this insignia is now known as "brevet de pr?papration militaire parachutiste"Commonly found in grouping of soldier from 50's to 60's it was, at this period the regular military insignia given after 4 jump. Just before completing the course of 6 jump... In the late 70's only the para badge was given, and this insignia start "a new live" for young civilian doing an Airborne period.Herl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hello,nice pictures!!this insignia is now known as "brevet de pr?papration militaire parachutiste"Commonly found in grouping of soldier from 50's to 60's it was, at this period the regular military insignia given after 4 jump. Just before completing the course of 6 jump... In the late 70's only the para badge was given, and this insignia start "a new live" for young civilian doing an Airborne period.Herl?Yes you are almost right. However, they were a few having made this preparatory course before being appointed in a parachute regiment. The Pre-parachute 'students' were only around 20 - 30% in the regular parachute course.This explain why they were proud to wear this badge on the shoulder. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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