Last night I wrote a piece for the "SOE (Special Operations Executive)" thread about the Norwegian Naval Independent Unit/Royal Norwegian Naval Special Unit, better known here as the Shetland Gang or Shetland Bus. The unit was a part of the SOE, but their mission was to smugle agents, supplies and refugees accross the North Sea, most of the tiem using small motorized fishing boats. I have illustrated with photos I found on the internet. Hopefully some of you will find it interesting.
Last night I wrote a piece for the "SOE (Special Operations Executive)" thread about the Norwegian Naval Independent Unit/Royal Norwegian Naval Special Unit, better known here as the Shetland Gang or Shetland Bus. The unit was a part of the SOE, but their mission was to smugle agents, supplies and refugees accross the North Sea, most of the tiem using small motoriszed fishing boats. I have illustrated with photos I found on the internet. Hopefully some of you will find it interesting.
I read that Number24, I find many of your posts very interesting and educational, thank you for your efforts on this interesting and under reported section of history -{
I have a keen interest in military history, always have. Possibly something to do with both my grandfathers being in the military during ww2, I myself like you have also served {[]
Once again, it's probably not said often enough but I think we all owe a debt of gratitude to all those who
Have worn the uniform in the many military and police services, all helping to protect our society .........
...... Except for any traffic Police . ... Ah ! What the hell them too. {[]
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Once again, it's probably not said often enough but I think we all owe a debt of gratitude to all those who
Have worn the uniform in the many military and police services, all helping to protect our society .........
...... Except for any traffic Police . ... Ah ! What the hell them too. {[]
Steady on tp, those traffic cops aren't human!
America really appreciate their service men and vets.
Yes, I've read about many companies and stores offering discounts etc to service personnel, which
I think could be done over here. I also watched a great YouTube video about a bikers organisation. Who
Attend all military funerals, and use their bikes and flags to hide or drown out any protestors, from the
Family of the deceased.
( Although what kind of fanatical scumbag would protest at a funeral )
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Apparantly at shows and particularly around the theme parks they are asked to stand up, including family and given a round of applause and cheered. Over here your just kind of looked at weirdly. I saw some young sea cadets recently in full uniform and told them they should be proud of themselves, as they walked away some drunken blokes mocked them, I was half tempted to hand out some good manners lessons . But the wife isn't keen on that sort of thing. I think 2 years compulsory national service would be a good thing. Unless studying for a properly useful vocatio.
I think given the threat, we're facing at the moment, National Service would be a great idea.
Even if only a part time thing like the TA.
I remember reading that a pub ( somewhere in England, I can't remember where exactly ) actually
Asked several soldiers to leave as they were in uniform. I was thinking at the time, it it had have
Been America, they probably would have been given a free round of drinks !
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Sweden stopped calling in conscripts in 2010, intending to make the military all-professional. Now they are considering going back to conscription because they can't recruit enough soldiers. It also gives the population conection to the military.
It does, not just military, you could also include the merchant navy, there just seems to be a complete lack of respect for the military in the UK. Almost as if it's just full of thick dropouts with nothing better to do. There are some very clever people in the military, Sandhurst is tough!
Many of you will remember actress Honeysuckle Weeks playing Sam in the TV series "Foyle". Some might even remember that I "campaigned" for her to be the next Moneypenny. Worryingly she has been missing from her home since last night.
Let's hope she turns up again safe and sound.
I had another Bond connection today, I passes the first interview for a job and will
Go Monday morning for the second Interview ( so fingers crossed ) the company
Is called E.on ) perhaps Bond will be looking out for me.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
I had another Bond connection today, I passes the first interview for a job and will
Go Monday morning for the second Interview ( so fingers crossed ) the company
Is called E.on ) perhaps Bond will be looking out for me.
Good luck, TP.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
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So, armoured infantry. Norway has one bataljon and one company of those ....
I also a added a video and some info on the most decorated naval officer in WWII on the SOE thread.
Once again, it's probably not said often enough but I think we all owe a debt of gratitude to all those who
Have worn the uniform in the many military and police services, all helping to protect our society .........
...... Except for any traffic Police
That's probably what he ment. The wars between the Lancers and the Corollas were brutal
America really appreciate their service men and vets.
I think could be done over here. I also watched a great YouTube video about a bikers organisation. Who
Attend all military funerals, and use their bikes and flags to hide or drown out any protestors, from the
Family of the deceased.
( Although what kind of fanatical scumbag would protest at a funeral )
Even if only a part time thing like the TA.
I remember reading that a pub ( somewhere in England, I can't remember where exactly ) actually
Asked several soldiers to leave as they were in uniform. I was thinking at the time, it it had have
Been America, they probably would have been given a free round of drinks !
Let's hope she turns up again safe and sound.
Reading the paper tonight in my local Chinese carry out. I noticed in the obituaries section the
Death of a certain, James Bond.
Every time you're asked your name, or have it called out at an event.
Go Monday morning for the second Interview ( so fingers crossed ) the company
Is called E.on
Good luck, TP.