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Looking good Howard. That gun could only be operated by someone who drinks Jim beam and coke in the same can.

Wow thanks everyone for your kind words and great comments. I didn't anticipate that kind of response. Good weekend karma to you all

Sorry, have been listening to a little too much Phil Collins lately. Well in this dio, except for the chef, jackets are pretty much required. No remember the term poilu mean unshaven. You could win some Samsonite luggage some day armed with that knowledge These pics are just me getting stupid...

Would agree for sure that my collection habits of what and how I collect have certainly changed since 10 years ago. Yes, fully agree that this collecting thing is a marathon not a sprint. Hence, go at your own pace and choose your own adventure for sure. Have been putting my resources into...

No worries dude, time well spent. Plus we stayed about 5km from Utah so I was more or less right there. Incredible time had by all and yes if you go try the Norman apple on the pizza. Yes, I know it sounds gross, it tastes incredible

They're on there dude, take a gander

Just a few more random photos and one from Mount St Michel Keep it silly

This is a German communication bunker at Utah beach. The Germans use to paint windows on the sides of the bunkers in an effort of camo them and make it look like houses. It looks foolish close up but the further away you are the more you realize how intelligent it is. This is a photo from an...

A 500 pound bomb crater at Point Du Hoc Even though my finger jacked this photo up you can get a sense for what the 2nd Rangers had to endure in their climb to the top The Allies called this a Tobruk for when it was first witnessed as a type of defense. It was claimed to be invented by...

I'll put a few more but be advised I took over 1500 photos on the trip and just getting that sorted when I returned was a pain. That whole photobucket thing also put me in for a serious loop as I pretty much hate technology. We did visit the Normandy area and did spend some time at some of the...

The museum contains a lot of old movie posters depicting the FFL Faced with an influx of wounded after Indochina the Institution of the Invalids of the FFL was created in 1955. Today, the Legion continues this work by providing support and comfort to all former FFL members who need it. They...

Other museum items This is a painting of Captain Danjou. Prior to Camerone, he lost his hand while on a mapping expedition in Algeria due to an accidental musket misfire This is the crypt, also called the honor room. This is a very sacred place for the FFL. As a Legionnaire you are only...

In 1944 the Legion participated in the campaign to liberate Italy. The Legion lost around 9,000 men during the course of the conflicts The Legion was heavily involved in France's fight against the Vietminh in Indochina from 1946 to 1954. 70,000 Legionnaires were in combat, 12,000 of them...

The tunic of Captain Danjou An old Krupp gun This is a painting of the Legion's campaign in Madagascar in 1895. Unfortunately they probably lost more men due to illness and black water than fighting Yeah, you know your life span here is something that is really considered highly

Ok let me try this again Hey dudes, hope you’re all well. Myself and KGB just returned from a trip to France. Yes, nothing better than being an idiot aboard and at home as well. Most people who know me know that the French Foreign Legion is right in my wheelhouse. So we decided to visit the...

Sorry, testing this Flickr thing out. If not will try to resize them which I really don't prefer to do. I hate reformatted technology. https://flic.kr/p/Vq6SxP

Ugh yeah I love it when technology makes my life "easier" Do you know by chance if there is a work around for this without paying the money Regards

Hey dudes, hope you’re all well. Myself and KGB just returned from a trip to France. Yes, nothing better than being an idiot aboard and at home as well. Most people who know me know that the French Foreign Legion is right in my wheelhouse. So we decided to visit the FFL garrison in Aubagne which...

I usually motorboat for free