British Soldier Northern Ireland 1980-ish

[captnenglish]

I may be a Yank, but this brings back memories.

 

[TonyT]

Ahhh the Firemans strike part 1.... guys were sent to RAF St Athans to get an HGV 3 it consisted of driving across the parade square turning round and pulling up between some cones, the next guy would get in and do the same back across the square, as you got out you were issued an HGV3 lol.

As for the model, you want to put the gun sight up too my trousers were elasticacted at the bottom, there was a hole in the seam for it.

 

[Jimmy S]

I may be a Yank, but this brings back memories.

P checked a few Yanks over there.........was that you?

 

[jakbwrhr]

Hi Scotty,

The hackle is further towards the ear. Effectively, the hackle should sit above your middle finger if you place your hand right next to your ear, with the index finger running up the side and your thumb cupping behind the ear...

Please excuse my updating of your sketch...

Kind regards,

James

 

[sd0324]

Now that's what i call a weapon,fond memories.
Brian

Funny this came up,I had the privilege to shoot a very nice full auto FN FAL Belgian model this afternoon,truly a beast!

 

[jakbwrhr]

Hi Jim,

Let me know if you would like a BW hackle - I have a few spare lurking around...

Also can send you a pic of the regimental flash worn on the left arm if you need...

Cheers,

James

 

[Scotty]

Thanks James, the sketch was from memory, I had 2 BW sect comd's at Glencorse and after that I avoided them like the plague. It would be nice to see your headdress done accurately, it was unique after all.
Aw the best,
Scotty

 

[badger]

i joined the royal marines in 1972 and was issued with an slr, we kept it in our lockers and cleaned it constantly, it went everywhere with me and once you fired it, you were hooked. a great weapon. but i remember the barrel would get extremely hot very quick.