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tramontana View Drop Down
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Encryption during W.W.2 was mostly manual. morse code broadcasts did not end until the "Tons" went out of business.
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Well that clears that up. Thank you guys, Just shows you can't always trust what you read. Even if it is a period refrence.

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Another image of these strange craft - kindly sent by 'Christian'

Courtesy; 'Shipping'



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I think you will find that the civilian with the briefcase is a representative of the
Geneva Protocal, since Neutral Rescue Craft are overseen by The Swiss Govt in wartime.
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Interesting thread, I seem to recall watching an old British film may have been filmed just after the war with one of these in it. I think there was a downed German Pilot/crew taking refuge. Anyone else remember it.
would love a chance to go on a WW2 MTB if anyone has one. would gladly supply the Rum Ration
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Slowly - JohnK - We'll tell you more in due course - all a bit delicate at present - p
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