Two members of a Crusader tank’s crew write home before setting off on patrol in the Western Desert, 28 August 1942. Note the mosquito nets round their faces to keep the flies away.
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Mosquito nets with opened arms/legs have no sence... Seems it's just a simple "air filter"
ReplyDeleteNah no air filter.. simple protective nets against flies.. there were billions of these beasts so at least these protective "hats" served as a little relief..
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