Most viewed - Johan Falkenbergs fotosamling
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falkenberg027.jpgRukan2156 viewsRjukan again. Live firing. Note the machinegun strapped to the barrel, much more economical to practise with than using 40mm rounds. Incidentally, this technique was "re-discovered" in the Norwegian Air Force in the late 80s, then using L-70 guns with MG-3s (M-42). The inventive officer was given a cash price and a diploma for the idea! History repeats itself....
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falkenberg010.jpgSetermoen2145 viewsNot quite sure what these guys are doing..drawing straws?? Gun maintenance, Setermoen. My grandfather in the middle.
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falkenberg040.jpg2127 views"Lotter". Wherever the battery was emplaced, local women would feed the soldiers, doing their part for the war effort. Southern Norway, around April 20-25.
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falkenberg028.jpgClose-up. Note reflector sight on the Bofors.2123 views
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falkenberg019.jpgCentral sight.2056 views
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falkenberg034.jpg2047 viewsWho said army duty wasn`t fun? During firing practise, this jolly fellow wears a necklace of 7,62 mm belts..
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falkenberg017.jpgSetermoen2040 viewsOptical rangefinder. Not quite sure, but possibly of Swiss manufacture. These were very expensive pieces of equipment at the time.
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falkenberg035.jpg2003 viewsAll those who have served in the armed forces know this situation..after gun practise, the inevitable cleaning. Colt M/29 machine guns.
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falkenberg018.jpgThe 4 guns of the battery with protective tarps.1994 views
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falkenberg030.jpgRjukan1984 viewsAt the range, Rjukan. Colt pistols en masse.
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falkenberg033.jpg1974 viewsWAR!! A lone sentry on the plateau above Rjukan has wrapped himself in white blankets for camouflage, not having access to proper snow suits. Note mountain Gaustadtoppen in the background.
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falkenberg031.jpgRjukan1973 viewsClose-up
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falkenberg022.jpg1951 views"Open day", demonstrating the equipment and guns for the local civilian population.
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falkenberg023.jpg1855 viewsActually, it does get quite hot during the summer in the far North. Gun exercise is less exhausting when you can shed some kit! Now, the mosqitoes...
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falkenberg036.jpg1829 viewsThe final dinner.... This was to mark the end of the NCO training undertaken at Rjukan. This is the evening of April 8th. During this very dinner, the phone would later ring, announcing the German invasion of Norway...
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falkenberg012.jpg1827 views
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