Most viewed - Johan Falkenbergs fotosamling
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falkenberg027.jpgRukan2192 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.jpgSetermoen2181 viewsNot quite sure what these guys are doing..drawing straws?? Gun maintenance, Setermoen. My grandfather in the middle.
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falkenberg040.jpg2162 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.2161 views
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falkenberg019.jpgCentral sight.2092 views
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falkenberg034.jpg2082 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.jpgSetermoen2075 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.jpg2036 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.2033 views
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falkenberg030.jpgRjukan2020 viewsAt the range, Rjukan. Colt pistols en masse.
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falkenberg033.jpg2008 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.jpgRjukan2007 viewsClose-up
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falkenberg022.jpg1993 views"Open day", demonstrating the equipment and guns for the local civilian population.
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falkenberg023.jpg1897 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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falkenberg012.jpg1864 views
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falkenberg036.jpg1861 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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