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  • #76


    "Ireland -[22] Used as the service rifle of the Irish Defence Forces from 1961 (starting with UN service in the Congo) until 1989 when it was replaced by the Steyr AUG. The Irish Naval Service still use the FN FAL for line throwing. In 2011, the Irish Army re-introducing an upgraded and modified version of the FN FAL as a sniper support weapon.[42]
    Israel - Produced under license. Used by the Israeli Army from 1955 until 1972. Officially replaced by IMI Galil and M16.[38]"
    Last edited by Orion; 10 September 2016, 15:02.

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    • #77
      Originally posted by tonyrdf View Post
      Yes, the FN was issued to the the troops in Jadotville.
      Sean Foleys book sets out the introduction of the FN. Sean wasnt shy to use his one at Jado.

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      • #78
        Looks well done from the trailer. It could play a major part in raising the DF profile. Anybody know if any of the terrestrial channels might run with it?
        'He died who loved to live,' they'll say,
        'Unselfishly so we might have today!'
        Like hell! He fought because he had to fight;
        He died that's all. It was his unlucky night.
        http://www.salamanderoasis.org/poems...nnis/luck.html

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        • #79
          Can anyone verify the lad with the lee enfield w/scope firing at the church bell to warn everyone else?

          Seems far fetched
          To close with and kill the enemy in all weather conditions, night and day and over any terrain

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          • #80
            Did we have pips in those days?

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            • #81
              According to my recollection of Rose Doyle's book, it was a Sgt out shaving while the rest were at mass who warned of the attack, he did so by opening up with a Vickers MMG at a jeep, not a rifle at a bell.
              Im Ron Burgendy??

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              • #82
                It does look a wee bit Hollywood, but Jaysus do I have a horn for that film.

                About fkin time.
                I knew a simple soldier boy.....
                Who grinned at life in empty joy,
                Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
                And whistled early with the lark.

                In winter trenches, cowed and glum,
                With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
                He put a bullet through his brain.
                And no one spoke of him again.

                You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
                Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
                Sneak home and pray you'll never know
                The hell where youth and laughter go.

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                • #83
                  Originally posted by sofa View Post
                  Did we have pips in those days?
                  Check out the 1944 to 1971 section:-

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                  • #84
                    Originally posted by Connaught Stranger View Post
                    Check out the 1944 to 1971 section:-

                    http://www.irishmilitaryinsignia.com...nce%201924.htm
                    Hope some mention is made of the casualties in the relief efforts.

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                    • #85
                      My only gripe with the trailer is the Heli used was not a Huey, it was a Chicksaw/ Whirlwind type
                      For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                      • #86
                        Not many of those left flying though I'd imagine.
                        Im Ron Burgendy??

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                        • #87
                          Indeed. I only know of museum based versions.
                          For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                          • #88
                            Originally posted by tonyrdf View Post
                            Yes, the FN was issued to the the troops in Jadotville.
                            FN, Bren, Vickers MG, Carl Gustav M45 SMG and Gustav 84mm. 60mm mortars were also used during the engagement. 81mm mortars were available to the Irish in ONUC, but not at Jadotville, unfortunately. Even though they were resupplied with 81mm ammo.
                            For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                            • #89
                              Were there any usps on issue?

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                              • #90
                                Originally posted by na grohmití View Post
                                My only gripe with the trailer is the Heli used was not a Huey, it was a Chicksaw/ Whirlwind type
                                Is there also a Bren firing at 1.06 without a magazine?
                                I knew a simple soldier boy.....
                                Who grinned at life in empty joy,
                                Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
                                And whistled early with the lark.

                                In winter trenches, cowed and glum,
                                With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
                                He put a bullet through his brain.
                                And no one spoke of him again.

                                You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
                                Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
                                Sneak home and pray you'll never know
                                The hell where youth and laughter go.

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