Brits at Crete
- dcheetham89
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Re: Brits at Crete
Another question lads,
I have the option of both vertical or horizontal fore grip on my Thompson, though the barrels not finned, which would be right for Crete? with my barrel not being finned i was thinking horizontal but i find vertical more comfortable.
I have the option of both vertical or horizontal fore grip on my Thompson, though the barrels not finned, which would be right for Crete? with my barrel not being finned i was thinking horizontal but i find vertical more comfortable.









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- dcheetham89
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Re: Brits at Crete
Thanks McVickers, i'll bring both and see how i feel on the day..maybe horizontal, it is on red orchestra, and we all know video games are a great reference 










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Re: Brits at Crete
We seem to have (currently anyway), 28 British booked on for this, an entire platoon!
I was going to bring my Bren along and I wondered if anyone else was bringing any support weapons so we can have more realistic weapon mix? For Crete though, perhaps one MG per platoon is about right....
Cheers
Martin
I was going to bring my Bren along and I wondered if anyone else was bringing any support weapons so we can have more realistic weapon mix? For Crete though, perhaps one MG per platoon is about right....

Cheers
Martin
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- dcheetham89
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Re: Brits at Crete
Train tickets booked, raring to go. The sides do loook pretty balanced! I will look forward to seeing your bren Martin, i was hoping my Enfield would be ready but ive only just finished my Thompson, oh well, will be a great day!









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MartinR wrote:We seem to have (currently anyway), 28 British booked on for this, an entire platoon!
I was going to bring my Bren along and I wondered if anyone else was bringing any support weapons so we can have more realistic weapon mix? For Crete though, perhaps one MG per platoon is about right....![]()
Cheers
Martin


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would these be a suitable substitute for KD shorts?
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- MartinR
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Re: Brits at Crete
you will have transport
Transport? luxury! I suppose a bren carrier is too much to hope for

Cheers
Martin
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Re: Brits at Crete
Hi Martin
It will not be a carrier as the lottery win has still not come through. It will be a IIA Land Rover and Trailer.
Though there is someone in Sheffield who has a couple of carriers now, I am just not sure we can borrow one or you can bring it down!
It will not be a carrier as the lottery win has still not come through. It will be a IIA Land Rover and Trailer.
Though there is someone in Sheffield who has a couple of carriers now, I am just not sure we can borrow one or you can bring it down!
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Re: Brits at Crete
Hurrah wrote:would these be a suitable substitute for KD shorts?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Khaki-Shorts- ... 84bfabc10a
They look based on 1950's pattern KD's so are close but no cigar. If you are buying specially for the event compare the offering from WPG.
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Re: Brits at Crete
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Dash it all, I knew there was something I had forgotten to add to my last WPG order. 





























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