Visit to Eben-Emael

These are pictures from our visit to Eben-Emael on 25 October. We had great weather for the visit of the 'roof' outside, which was opened to the public last year (free admittance!). I do recommend you also visit the interior of the Fort. Our guide Bart was very knowledgeable. The tour inside takes about 1,5 hours and costs 6 EUR. Note that the fort is only open one weekend per month. After that you have all the time you need to visit the displays with mannequins (which have been much improved since my last visit!). Enjoy the photos and spread the word about this important piece of military history.
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1940's Toy jump wing

I just found these WWII era toy jump wings. They are marked G.I. Jr. Paratrooper and measure about 1 5/8" across. They are made of thin stamped brass sheathing. These probably were a premium gift with cereals or a Cracker Jack candy prize. Cracker Jack gave away all kinds of little metal WW II toys during the war.
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Updated: Canadian escape compasses

Michel Perrier from Canada sent me this picture of an RCAF pilot with two escape compasses that came with it. They look genuine to me even though I have never seen this type before. Maybe someone can identify them as Canadian or other?

Updated Escape Compasses article

Review: Denix M1 Garand

I have been wanting to write this review for a long time, but never got around to taking the pictures for it. Today I had a day off, so here you go. This replica came on the market about two years ago and by now a lot of people have bought it. My angle is here to compare it to the real steel Garand.

Denix M1 Garand review