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Old 22-01-2008, 11:11 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I was moved from the moment the old fellas did the "talking heads" at the start.

I'm no expert on authentic equipment etc like clothing but I would have to say it's the best recreation I have seen. It had the right feel and, from memory, didn't seem too Hollywoodised. More importantly, it brought the sacrifices of these men to millions of people. Very much looking forward to The Pacific.
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Aircraft from No. 60 Squadron levelling out for the "run in" to make a mast-head attack on a Japanese coaster off Akyab. Courtesy AWM.
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