Leon might have given us a clue , RAF LAKENHEATH and MILDENHALL are in Norfolk and i seem to remember that their personel used to wear this band when on guard and securityy detail
Hi Dave,that would make perfect sense as to the source of the M1 helmets in Norwich! I know for a fact that the owner of the surplus store used to go to the local MOD auctions and bring back heaps of RAF uniforms,m6/m10 gas masks,DPM cammo etc.I'm sure he would also have gone to Lakenheath/Mildenhall as he also used to get US cammo(I still have one,pictured below!!)If I recall correctly,the unit on my cammo below was stationed at Lakenheath. Leon.
so its possible these helmets came out of airbase at Lakenheath ??
This is interesting, isn't it? I remember seeing an M1 on eBay a few years ago (I think) that was being sold as used by British guards (RAF Regiment?) at UK bases used by US forces. I can't remember which specific base the seller had served at. I also can't remember whether the helmet had one of these bands! However, it does seem US kit was issued to British personnel - does anyone know more about this? Best Regards,
ive been searching pictures of the airbase at Lakenheath ive not seen any M-1s being worn yet but i did see a PASGT being used with an M-1 cover.
well even though i cant find any pics so far of M-1's in use i did find this that i found quite interesting its a PASGT being worn with an M-1 cover
RAF Lakenheath - Media Gallery
no worries ive been called worse
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