Fighting in Woods

Early 80's Army training film, sadly not complete don't know what happened to the end bit, lost in time somewhere I guess. Interesting however for all spotters out there is that although made in 1982 the guys in the film are wearing the steel helmet replacement battle bowler. I wasn't isssued that until 88, thats 6 years more of having that woodpecker drilling through your skull during runs, section attacks etc more than I needed to have!

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[SPICYMOOCHOO]

Is that helmet what ecame the MkVI then?

[smp220700]

@SPICYMOOCHOO Oooh technical question don't know what mark it was but it was a vast improvement over the old tin lid that was to all intent pretty much the same as we used in WW2. I believe with a few small changes it is the helmet in current issue

[SPICYMOOCHOO]

Thanks!

[Pete031]

That Platoon Commander is pretty excited about giving orders....lol



[badgertheskinnycow]

When training films were made the troops were often issued trials kit to wear/use so that the film would not look dated too quick. Note the helmets have trials issue covers (without the loops of elastic on the cover). Another bit of trials kit in the film is the LAW 80 which was not issued till a long time after this.The film is dated 1982 and would have been produced prior to this date.