Tag Archives: dog

“Major” – The Parachuting St. Bernard

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The brief story of “Major,” a St. Bernard who made six successful parachute jumps up to 26,000 feet, from Air Sea Rescue Bulletin, U.S. Coast Guard, No. 2, July 1944. Wright Field has also designed a dog parachute harness which … Continue reading →

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Jeep of the 80th Infantry Division

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Jeep, soldiers, and mascot from the 305th Combat Engineer Battalion of the U.S. Army’s 80th Infantry Division in Germany, April 1945. The photograph labels the passengers as Capt. Pacheco (?), T/5 Koskela, and “Sally”.

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New U.S. Soldier with Dog from MK35

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

MK35 Editions has announced the release of a new 1/35th-scale WWII resin figure: F247— WWII US Soldier Holding a Dog in a Helmet. List price is 11€.  

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AFV Club Hunting Crew

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

From AFV Club comes an unusual new WWII German figure set in 1/35th-scale: AF35092: Hunting Crew — 5 Figures w/ Dog & Rabbits.  

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New 1/10th-Scale Busts from Young Miniatures

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Two new 1/10th-scale resin figure busts from Young Miniatures. SL001: British Tank Crew WWII – Breaktime Size: 1/10th Scale Material: Resin Pieces: 5 Designed by Young B Song & Painted by Jin Kim SL002: German Feldgendarmerie WWII with Friend Size: … Continue reading →

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P-47 Mascot

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Unit mascot sits proudly in the nose of a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter. (U.S. Air Force WW2 Photo)  

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