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03-07-2006, 12:04 AM
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In Russia, 1943-44 flying an He 111, what colour would your flight uniform be ? I make blue or grey but brown ?????
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03-07-2006, 01:33 AM
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Country:  | Depends on the area that you are flying in. There are parts of Russia that were very brown and arid. Why not?
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Originally Posted by DerAdlerIstGelandet Depends on the area that you are flying in. There are parts of Russia that were very brown and arid. Why not? | The camo on the version I am building is white patches over dark green. So obviously a winter camoflage. Never seen any Luftwaffe brown flight gear ????
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03-07-2006, 02:57 PM
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03-07-2006, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedwing In Russia, 1943-44 flying an He 111, what colour would your flight uniform be ? I make blue or grey but brown ????? | I'd have one to match my parachute as they will be worn and used very shortly!!! 
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03-07-2006, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cheddar cheese Id have a smart suit made from the finest Italian materials, so id look nice when I get captured |
I couldn't agree with you better. 
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03-07-2006, 08:54 PM
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| Ok hot pink pants, day glow orange vests and little signs on their back saying "we are not Germans" Thanks guys.
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If that is the way we are going I would wear a Russian costume (High Rank) and then a Stalin mask...
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Originally Posted by the lancaster kicks ass i'd dress as a british redcoat, they rock | You mean this one, huh? | |
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03-09-2006, 12:21 PM
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03-21-2006, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedwing Quote: |
Originally Posted by DerAdlerIstGelandet Depends on the area that you are flying in. There are parts of Russia that were very brown and arid. Why not? | The camo on the version I am building is white patches over dark green. So obviously a winter camoflage. Never seen any Luftwaffe brown flight gear ???? | Actually the Luftwaffe did have khaki and brown flight suits. Trust me I am a WW2 German Memorabilia collector. When I get back home in a couple of weeks I can show you.
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