Something Completely Weird

[colin jones]

I reckon they're crop circle shoes or Yetti print makers

[horsa]

I'm with David, I was going to say experimental foxhole ironing boards. Part of the officer corps batmen's kit.

[Wayne Henderson]

JC MKI shoes, Water, For the walking on.

[Lynn Eades]

......and available in 2 sizes. Too big and yes, too small.

On thinking about it for mine field traversing, it would be hard to know if too big or too small WAS better.
Smaller = less chance of hitting one.
Bigger = spread the load more.
WAS because was is more likely than is, in that job!

edit: did the carton come with the medal in it, as well?

[Les Fisher]

A couple of years ago I was at Arecibo Puerto Rico where the large radio telescope is. I just sent you a picture of the similar shoes they wear to walk on the receiver .

[Stuart Fedak]

Originally Posted by Les Fisher

A couple of years ago I was at Arecibo Puerto Rico where the large radio telescope is. I just sent you a picture of the similar shoes they wear to walk on the receiver .

Ref: http://www.simply-puerto-rico-vacati...servatory.html

"...... The actual dish is covered in 38,778 perforated aluminum panels and anyone walking on it – presumably for maintenance – must wear special shoes to avoid damage ..."

[Private_collector]

so their NOT for additional troops to come ashore, waterskiing behind DUKWs?