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by Tim
Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: Comments and Suggestions
Topic: Interested at other members leanings
Replies: 1
Views: 6529

Interested at other members leanings

Just a query and sure that there will be a torrent of replies. What are the general political leanings of other members of Feldgrau? I notice generally there is a lot of discussion about more unsavoury aspects of the period covered by this site. I know what side of the fence I'm on, what about every...
by Tim
Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: Uniforms and Awards
Topic: Sheepskin Jackets????
Replies: 2
Views: 3048

Re: Sheepskin Jackets????

Nope not the one, but thanks anyway.
by Tim
Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:37 am
Forum: Uniforms and Awards
Topic: Sheepskin Jackets????
Replies: 2
Views: 3048

Sheepskin Jackets????

Hello Everyone, Just making one of my annual (it seems) visit to the site. I have a question that someone may be able to help me with. I have come across one or two photo's of a jacket being worn by the likes of Diefenthal in the Ardennes and a similar sheepskin jacket being worn in a photo from the...
by Tim
Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Luftwaffe
Topic: Israeli air force BF109s?!
Replies: 7
Views: 6557

Re: Israeli air force BF109s?!

Hi Rolf, What I understand is the aircraft were originally designated 109G's and K's minus the Daimler Benz engines. These aircraft were being built in Czechoslovakia. When the war ended the Czechs had these incomplete aircraft and a lack of the required power plants. An idea was hit on that up on t...
by Tim
Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: The Allies in WWII
Topic: HMAS Sydney Found At Last!
Replies: 3
Views: 5297

Re: HMAS Sydney Found At Last!

Fantastic news Troy, one of the most interesting aspects of how the war so far away came to our part of the world. We should see some film fairly soon of the wrecks of both the Kamoran and Sydney, then I hope both vessels and the remains of the crews are left alone.
by Tim
Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:49 am
Forum: Uniforms and Awards
Topic: SS Daggers reproductions?
Replies: 1
Views: 2378

Got one thanks, immediate post war. Thanks for all your help!
by Tim
Sat Sep 22, 2007 1:23 am
Forum: Uniforms and Awards
Topic: SS Daggers reproductions?
Replies: 1
Views: 2378

SS Daggers reproductions?

I have posted this on collectibles and equipment as well! (Sorry Jason) Hello, been some time since I posted, I am hoping someone with a knowledge of these things can help me please. I would love an original, alas way out of reality for me, so I am after a "as good as possible" to the orig...
by Tim
Sat Sep 22, 2007 1:17 am
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: SS Daggers reproductions?
Replies: 0
Views: 1419

SS Daggers reproductions?

I have posted this on collectibles as well! Hello, been some time since I posted, I am hoping someone with a knowledge of these things can help me please. I would love an original, alas way out of reality for me, so I am after a "as good as possible" to the original SS dagger. can anyone r...
by Tim
Sat Sep 22, 2007 1:14 am
Forum: Items Wanted, for Sale or for Trade
Topic: SS Dagger reproductions??
Replies: 0
Views: 1613

SS Dagger reproductions??

Hello, been some time since I posted, I am hoping someone with a knowledge of these things can help me please. I would love an original, alas way out of reality for me, so I am after a "as good as possible" to the origina,l SS dagger. can anyone recommend a good supplier. I'm after a woode...
by Tim
Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:06 am
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: HELP!!! Sdkfz 251/8
Replies: 0
Views: 1624

HELP!!! Sdkfz 251/8

Hello everyone, long time since I was on the forum, but better late than never. Okay I need help with photos/ plans/ descriptions of the Sdkfz 251/8 Ausf D. My problem is that the net has not alot bar 5 blurry photos, I cannot get hold of any book as everything is on back order, and my own knowledge...
by Tim
Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:46 pm
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Volkswagens
Replies: 18
Views: 11940

Fantastic, loads there, thank you Nordwest... Regards
by Tim
Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:27 pm
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Volkswagens
Replies: 18
Views: 11940

Volkswagens

Hi everyone......
Does anyone have any photos information that can assist me in regard to the use of the beetle by German armed forces during WW2?, very hard to find decent photos on the web, I think I found one!

Thanks for your help in advance.
by Tim
Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:32 pm
Forum: The Allies in WWII
Topic: New Zealand in World War II
Replies: 4
Views: 2181

Yes 'The New Zealand Official war Histories, cover the RNZAF, Kiwis in the RNZN and RN, as well as RAF... The Army Chaplins etc etc very very comprehensive. Unfortunately they cost a fortune!!! If you need any specific reference titles just get in touch, I'll be happy to help.

Regards

Tim
by Tim
Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:26 pm
Forum: The Allies in WWII
Topic: ANZAC Day
Replies: 17
Views: 4893

ANZAC Day

A solemn and very special occasion, for us antipedeans, in which we remember that 90 years ago Australian and New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli in Turkey, we remeber the fallen of both our nations from and since World War one. So to all Nz'ers and Aussies who are members etc of this site, all t...
by Tim
Thu Apr 14, 2005 6:36 pm
Forum: Luftwaffe
Topic: In your oppinion who was better, Marseille or Galland?
Replies: 34
Views: 12815

Most of Marseilles victories I understand were against Russian types, with obviously Russian Pilots.