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Erkennungsmarke (German Dog Tag)
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Italian Navy Uniforms and Insignia
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Valentine Tank Illustrations
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Japanese Type 1 Ho-Ki Armored Personnel Carrier
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Early-War Uniform
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Tag Archives: wright field
“Major” – The Parachuting St. Bernard
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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Tagged dog, harness, parachute, rescue, st bernard, wright field
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Captured German and Japanese Aircraft
Rare color video of captured German and Japanese aircraft and rockets. [Video not available.]