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RAF Horham and the Red Feather Club Museum
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Home of the 95th Bomb Group of the US 8th Air Force, I take a walk around the remains of the airbase and the Red Feather Club Museum.
William W Keeling, from Alvechurch, Worcestershire, Killed 23 November 1940
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This is the result of my research into a small grouping I've recently added to my own collection. He's a local lad, hence why it's joined the collection, and so 81 years on from his death, I thought this is the best way to remember his sacrifice.
The World War Two ETO Jacket Explained
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A quick overview of the ETO jacket, a British made American tunic, made in the style of British battledress.
The World War Two Era American Ethocel Canteen
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Earlier in the year I did an explainer video on the various types of US canteen you will come across (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX39F...). This video covers the plastic, or ethocel, canteen I didn't mention in the original video...
The American M1 Helmet, Dates-Styles-Manufacturers
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A quick quide to help identify the age and manufacturer of American M1 helmets. How can you quickly assess the age of one of these helmets? What are the key things to look out for? What does a fixed bale vs. a swivel bale denote?