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    UNAUTHORIZED DISPOSAL OF COMBAT UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

    Hi all: Thanks for the update. ITAR huh? Well let's hope that the courts gives stiff prison sentences to discourage others. Uniform collecting is a great hobby but we needn't break the law to get the stuff we covet. xavier
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    UNAUTHORIZED DISPOSAL OF COMBAT UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

    Mark Silly question but since this is an Italian collector, does NATO have any regulations about trafficking in stolen military property? I'm thinking that if a foreign collector from a NATO  country gets genuine CADPAT stuff, couldn't our government ask either the country in question or the...
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    Parachutist Smock

    Mark: I look forward to the additions. I really appreciate the photos. They give me ideas for my 1/6 scale figure kitbashing as well as learning new stuff that keeps me on the cutting edge of textile technology ;D ;) xavier
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    Vanwell and Bunkertobunker: are they still around?

    OldSweat: Thanks! Guess e'll have to wait for Vanwell's new site. Too bad about no info on Bunker to bunker Thanks again xavier
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    Vanwell and Bunkertobunker: are they still around?

    Hi all: Are Vanwell and BunkertoBunker publishing still around? If so,do they have websites? Thanks! xavier
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    Must Have Kit, Canadian Style

    Hi all: Who sells this stealth suit that you guys rave so much about? I have no need for it but I'm curious as I'd like to vist the company's website and read about this fantastic jacket ;) xavier
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    Colt Defense purchases Diemaco

    SBaker: O no I have no intention of restarting that silly debate. ;)  Rather I was curious if Diemaco- and the Canadian soldier- would benefit from some of Colt's good design implementations and vice-versa. Thus Canadian soldiers would possess an excellent rifle. From what I understand the triad...
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    Colt Defense purchases Diemaco

    Kal & CFL: Thanks! KevinB: How will it be better for Colt buying Diemaco? Canadian soldiers  using even better rifles? Thanks again all! xavier
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    Colt Defense purchases Diemaco

    Hi all: Thanks for your comments. I'm also leery about Colt's purchases. Guess we'll have to wait and see. Kal: Could you clarify by what you mean by the  triad? Is that the rail additions to the C7A2? Thanks again! xavier 
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    Colt Defense purchases Diemaco

    Hi all: I heard on the news that Colt has bought Diemaco. Any thoughts? Could Colt simply close Diemaco and produce the Canadian variant of the M16 family in the States? Or is that unlikely? xavier
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    Do Canadian soldiers use the PRC 117 radio?

    Hi all: Wow! Very interesting reminescinces and comments about Canadian field radios :) Thanks again for a very informative thread xavier 
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    Do Canadian soldiers use the PRC 117 radio?

    Soldier301: Thanks for the links
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    Do Canadian soldiers use the PRC 117 radio?

    Hi all: Do Canadian soldiers use the PRC 117 radio? If not, do we use an equivalent type? What's the Canadian designation? Thanks! xavier
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    82 Pattern Webbing

    Hi all: Actually Tangled web is still available at www.servicepub.com  The book is under the Museum restoration services imprint. Price 82,00$CDN I vaguely remember that the pattern '82 had an accompanying booklet. Is it possible to obtain a copy? If so where? Thanks! xavier
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    Tac Vest does not make the grade.

    Hi all: I've been quietly following the debate and I've found it absolutely fascinating as well as eye opening. So I must admit that I laughed my head off at the breathless gee whiz article written by the 2nd LT and the gushing kudos by a supply sergent on the how the tactical vest is the gosh...
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