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Old 28-05-10, 14:04
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spotted in southern sydney, plus one in the middle east with the old man.
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Old 28-05-10, 22:39
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spotted in southern sydney, plus one in the middle east with the old man.
Desperately needs a generous coating of khaki (or other suitable military paint) doesn't it. It's just not right looking like that!
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Old 29-05-10, 03:09
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Amen to that Keith. It's like seeing a Stude US6 civilianised, it really grates on the senses.
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Old 29-05-10, 03:32
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They never look right do they. I remember a 2 1/2 ton Jimmy in red.
Bob. Which one is your old man? The one in the short longs, or the one in the long shorts?
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Old 29-05-10, 06:24
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R B Mc is on the right, the chap in Bombay bloomers was attached to " Army intelligence" killed in N G. The door marking on the ute " y " is the key. Pic taken Baal Beck Plain in Syria during range shoot, several other unit members also shown. the thunder box behind and away from ute is vacant.
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Old 29-05-10, 08:18
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How about this beauty?

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Old 29-05-10, 17:17
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No, I think that paint scheme more appropriately belongs on this:




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Old 29-05-10, 17:12
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Desperately needs a generous coating of khaki (or other suitable military paint) doesn't it. It's just not right looking like that!
Or no paint at all would look better still!
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