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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 15, 2024 21:15:51 GMT 12
What were the pistols that the RNZAF aircrew in the pacific were issued with in WWII?
Were they the Colt 45 semi automatic?
The Webley revolver?
Both?
Any details welcome, thanks.
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Post by McFly on Feb 15, 2024 21:23:54 GMT 12
Luger's...!!  "No. 14 Squadron pilot, presumed to be Sergeant DW Robertson, checks his Luger pistol before leaving RNZAF Station, Whenuapai." (PR887) |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 15, 2024 21:24:33 GMT 12
Hahahaha
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Post by corsair5517 on Feb 20, 2024 0:21:58 GMT 12
Dad carried three… the issue revolver and 2 automatics that he picked up in San Francisco on his way back from Canada… he had those 2 pistols hidden away for many many years and only got rid of them - to Elios Gunshop in Dunedin, for a bloody pittance! - in the mid 90s!!
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Feb 20, 2024 19:35:48 GMT 12
Don't shoot yourself in the leg...! |
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Post by tbf2504 on Feb 21, 2024 13:31:38 GMT 12
Although he is holding a luger, his webbing is standard RAF 1937 pattern with a holster designed for a .38 Enfield No.2 Revolver. The RNZAF largely used the Smith and Wesson .38 revolver as they were more readily available. I carried such a rig during and exercise at Tekapo in 1967
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