Australians in Viet Nam

Started by fsn, 02 April 2015, 08:32:02 PM

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fsn

02 April 2015, 08:32:02 PM
Some quick questions, Chaps.

Are the Australians in the Viet Nam range in helmets or beanies?

Is the "L1 LMG" (Av2, AV3) the sub machinegun/machine carbine/ F1? ... this thing?


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Duke Speedy of Leighton

02 April 2015, 08:35:07 PM #1
I believe, from memories, they normally wore a squash hat.
That is a converted Stirling the Aussies used. :)
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fsn

02 April 2015, 09:45:05 PM #2

This one?

Thanking you.
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Westmarcher

02 April 2015, 09:55:36 PM #3
Quote from: fsn on 02 April 2015, 08:32:02 PM


Quote from: mad lemmey on 02 April 2015, 08:35:07 PM
That is a converted Sterling the Aussies used. :)

Ah! Of course. The 'boomerang magazine' version!
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toxicpixie

02 April 2015, 09:59:16 PM #4
If it's the LMG it's probably the full auto FN FAL version (L1 for the rifle, L2 for the LMG) misnamed. Though I'm not sure you'd make out a lot of difference in 10mm - slightly longer mag, beefier front grip possibly down as bipod?
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fsn

02 April 2015, 10:03:54 PM #5
This is where my ignorance and my logic rub together.

The "L1 LMG" is carried by AV2 Officer and AV3 RTO. I assume it is more reasonable for officers and radio operators to carry SMGs rather than LMGs.
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toxicpixie

02 April 2015, 10:06:33 PM #6
Hmm in which case I'd guess it's supposed to be the L1 SMG as you suggest above :D

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Leon

02 April 2015, 10:47:44 PM #7
The Australians have been sent off to Matt of Munslow to be painted, so they'll be added to the website in the next couple of months.
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02 April 2015, 11:03:35 PM #8
If it'll help I'll try and get some preview pics on the forum back end of next week.
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fsn

03 April 2015, 07:44:20 AM #9
No rush. You have answered my question. Thank you.

I've just dropped an order for some French Indo-China paras, British Falklands in berets and Argentinians for a  1959 mid-east thingy.

Wanted an excuse to buy some of the mid-east buildings.

... idiot! I didn't order the buildings!  :o
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Techno

03 April 2015, 07:49:22 AM #10
Just noticed the addition to your signature, Nobby !
Classic !!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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fsn

03 April 2015, 07:54:57 AM #11
I take my awards very seriously!   :-[

Just ordered some mid-east buildings   :-[

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getagrip

03 April 2015, 01:11:18 PM #12
Quote from: fsn on 03 April 2015, 07:54:57 AM
I take my awards very seriously!   :-[

Just ordered some mid-east buildings   :-[



Are you entering "Oik of the Year " this time round?

Some stiff competition what with the election looming.  :D
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fsn

03 April 2015, 01:27:03 PM #13
I am. I pledge a full program of oiking for 2015.
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Techno

03 April 2015, 06:42:49 PM #14
So.....What are we then ?

The Pendraken Painters Perfect People's Party ?

(Bagsie Minister for Health.)

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