Forces 80 Events 2008

Firepower Museum, London

         Another worthwhile trip. Despite the cold weather and the traffic jams to get there, this event although quiet was as enjoyable as the previous year. Made all the better by the fact that the group was almost at full strength. Mad Dan entertained us by his daring feats in kit changing powers arriving at the event in FULL CEMO for a RM in the Falklands, Complaining it was too hot inside he spent most of the Sunday outside wearing his fully loaded RM bergen. He certainly puts us all to shame, there is no stopping him. The group managed to portray various units and variations of uniforms from 1982 through to 1985 throughout the event, chopping and changing there appearance at an alarming rate. More out of fun then anything and it allowed the visitors to see the different variations.

c1984 RM Commando, Norway.
RM Beret, Head over, Cold weather Liner, White Over Smock, Cold Weather Mittens, DPM Windproof trousers, Canvas Gaiters, RM Ski March Boots and a L1A1 Rifle with the trigger guard folded to allow firing of the rifle whilst wearing the CW mittens.

Mad Dan in all his glory.
c1982. Falklands.
Head over, RM Beret, Cold Weather Parka, Windproof trousers, Northern Ireland Patrol Gloves, Canvas Gaiters, RM Ski March Boots, 58 Pattern Webbing, 1966 dated Bandolier and a L1A1 Rifle.

Rear off Mad Dan and Yes that Bergen is full.
Kip Mat, RM Bergen, 58 Pattern entrenching tool, 58 Pattern Sleeping Bag underneath a RM pattern Helmet.

Picture showing the difference between an 1985 (left) representation and a Early 1980's (Right) representation.

 
c1985, Infantry man, UKLF.
85 Pattern DPM Jacket, Shirt GS,  Mk.6 Helmet, Combat Boots High, 58 Pattern Webbing and a L85A1 Rifle.

c1981, Infantry man, UKLF.
68 Pattern DPM jacket and Trousers, Shirt KF, Mk.5 Helmet, Combat Boots Ankle DMS, 58 Pattern Webbing and a L1A1 Rifle