These tablets should not be used in confined spaces as the fumes are not safe. In Norway Troops cook using a stove and lead-free petrol for the same sort of reason.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 20:12:19 BST
It is interesting the Dutch Commando Recruits are issued with the old style Cap Comforters initially used by Anchnacary Trainees and also worn on Operations by the British Units.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 20:05:22 BST
I believe this is a Kreigsmarine (Naval) Ensign which like all traditional items was Nazified by the addition of the Swastika.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 19:52:44 BST
They also had a propeller driven off the main engine so they could make way once in the water still a dangerous way to go to war with many sinking including a complete US Tank Unit off Omaha Beach, the Tanks are still there!
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 19:48:29 BST
This Trooper served in a Light Infantry Regiment his Cap Badge displays the Traditional Hunting Horn emblem.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 19:39:19 BST
I believe the Commando Battle Honours Flag is placed in St Paul’s Cathdral.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 19:34:35 BST
The Troopers are grouped around a 20mm Oerlikon Cannon used by crew for defence.The two half moon fittings to the right would fit around the Gunners’ shoulders when firing.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 19:31:23 BST
The Troopers in the photo may be the Unit ‘Posties’ a vital morale boosting role as it was the only means by which Troops in the Field could get their letters from home and send replies. No Mobile ‘phones then!
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 19:25:15 BST
The Trooper coming down the ramp is taking quite a purler, he is laden with all necessary Commando equipment plus an issue bicycle but will-arrive on shore well soaked and cursing!
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 19:21:39 BST
The impressive building in rear was the RMB Eastney Officers’ Mess when the Barracks was Operational.It was a Classical old-style home to the Officers. It became the RM Corps Museum but it is relocating to a new home in the Royal Naval Dockyard where it will be in close proximity to HMS ‘Victory’ The Royal Navy Museum and others places of interest.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 19:13:05 BST
This Ceremony took place on the former Parade Ground at the Royal Marines Barracks Eastney, now long closed and converted into luxury flats.The Tower visible away to the left was where the Union Flag was raised at 0600 hours whilst a Bugler sounded Revielle. At 2200 hours it was lowered to the sound of the Last Post. A Marine from the Guard Room would have the job of running up many stairs to carry out that duty, going back down to a welcome mug of hot chocolate always available being supplied under old RN rules, I believe we called it ‘Kai’. The Union Flag only becomes a Jack on board a RN Ship or Shore Establishment (known as Stone Frigates). 2200 hours also meant “Lights Out”
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 19:06:34 BST
Captain Sturges is cleaning his F & S Commando Fighting Knife, perhaps they are going in action quite soon.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 14:43:21 BST
Here you can see how ID discs are worn. The round one is cut off if the man dies and sent to the Regimental Pay and Records Office used to close his Personal Record, in the Royal Marines that is entered as “Discharged Dead”. The other discs is buried with the man for later identification and any re-burial.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 14:40:58 BST
The Officer on the right is wearing RAF Pilots Wings which may help in making an ID.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 10:34:38 BST
That is the Little Aden BP Oil Refinery in background, the photo taken on the Scramble Course used to acclimatise new members of 45 Commando RM to the climate (very hot with high humidity) certainly made you sweat! We would catch the tail end of the Monsoon Season when you could stand
in the open to soap and shower.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 10:30:39 BST
Photo taken in the U.K. (Water/Fire hydrant sign on wall) possibly during pre-D-Day Training in bombed British City known as a Fighting in Built Up Areas (FIBUA) common practice in preparation for the coming Invasion.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 10:19:31 BST
The 30 foot ropes are in background.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 18 Sep 2020 23:24:57 BST
Marine Green is not wearing best blues but No: 3 Dress which would be working dress, all rank and specialist badges would be scarlet. All badges and buttons would be brass and require daily cleaning.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 18 Sep 2020 23:09:27 BST
The left hand man in this photo is wearing the miniature of the Military Cross which, at that time, was awarded to Officers. Other Ranks would get the Military Medal.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 17 Sep 2020 23:42:43 BST
The Cap Badge is The Shropshire Light Infantry.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 17 Sep 2020 23:37:15 BST
This is probably post-War as he is wearing a ‘Tankies’ suit standing in front
a “Chieftan” Main Battle Tank.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 17 Sep 2020 23:33:06 BST
Trooper Lain served in the South Wales Borderers.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 17 Sep 2020 21:05:35 BST
Sergeant Johns is wearing an unusual Combined Operations Emblem Cap Badge.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 17 Sep 2020 21:04:04 BST
Still wearing his Kings Royal Rifle Corps Cap Badge!
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 17 Sep 2020 21:00:23 BST
Trooper Hatch served in a Light Infantry Regiment as evidenced by his Hunting Horn Cap Badge.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 17 Sep 2020 20:56:57 BST
