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falkenberg006.jpgSetermoen2584 viewsWinter bivouac, probably Setermoen. Note NCOs carrying pistols, license-produced Colt M1911 (11,25mm/ .50 cal)Aug 01, 2026 at 04:53 PM
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falkenberg035.jpg1923 viewsAll those who have served in the armed forces know this situation..after gun practise, the inevitable cleaning. Colt M/29 machine guns.Aug 01, 2026 at 04:49 PM
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Tva-030.jpg3604 viewsAug 01, 2026 at 04:49 PM
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falkenberg017.jpgSetermoen1955 viewsOptical rangefinder. Not quite sure, but possibly of Swiss manufacture. These were very expensive pieces of equipment at the time. Aug 01, 2026 at 04:48 PM
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falkenberg024.jpgFerryng the equipment. 1723 viewsAug 01, 2026 at 04:47 PM
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falkenberg033.jpg1883 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. Aug 01, 2026 at 04:45 PM
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falkenberg036.jpg1748 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... Aug 01, 2026 at 04:45 PM
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falkenberg008.jpgAt the firing range, Setermoen. Rifles are Krag-Joergensen 6,5 mm2399 viewsAug 01, 2026 at 04:41 PM
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falkenberg031.jpgRjukan1887 viewsClose-upAug 01, 2026 at 04:31 PM
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falkenberg023.jpg1769 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... Aug 01, 2026 at 04:30 PM
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falkenberg001.jpgNarvik - Sætermoen5601 viewsThe following photos are taken in the Narvik/ Setermoen area in Northern Norway summer/ autumn 1939. My late grandfather was an officer in the AAA (FlaK) on neutrality guard duty.
This one shows two soldiers manning a license-produced Colt machinegun M/29 (7,62mm/ .30 cal). These were used for low-level defence for the Bofors 40 mm guns.Aug 01, 2026 at 04:24 PM
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falkenberg005.jpgTwo emplaced L-60 guns. Typical Northern Norway terrain.2370 viewsAug 01, 2026 at 04:22 PM
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Tva-125.jpg3245 viewsAug 01, 2026 at 04:19 PM
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Tva-038.jpg3474 viewsAug 01, 2026 at 04:19 PM
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Tva-147.jpg3852 viewsAug 01, 2026 at 04:17 PM
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Tva-005.jpg4034 viewsAug 01, 2026 at 04:17 PM
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