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The Newest Updates on this Website


December 2009

HBO 'The Pacific' to launch in March 2010 !!
New Menu in the Website Main Index: Relics (Field Trip Results)
Then & Now: Hemevez Church Cemetery - Normandy - France
New Menu: Then & Now Picture Menu 2000 - 2010
Lud Labutka License Plate & Charlie Lefchik (82nd AB)
Updated: Pacific War Pictures (Collection courtesy of PRT)
1990 Stamp adjusts Historical Picture of 502nd PIR Paratroopers


November 2009

Personal Items: The Bowers Trench Lighter
Updated: Paratroops Collectables (from obvious to odd)
U.S. Army WWII Manual Database Updated (1000's of Manuals)
Updated Paratrooper Gear: The Illustrious Cricket of D-Day


October 2009

A Final Toast to a few Good Men ! (Normandy, France)
Cyril S. Bamberger - RAF Squadron Leader
Updated: The U.S. Paratrooper M42 Jump Jacket
Faces of Normandy: A.T. Jackson - A Canadian Engineer KIA on D-Day


September 2009

German Feldpost dated exactly 64 years ago: 29th September 1944
Market Garden 2009: Updated, more pictures !!
TAPS: LTC. Gordon K. Smith - 507th PIR 82nd A/B Division
Market Garden 2009 Special Menu (18-19-20 September )
Faces of the 502nd: Corporal Carl H. Inglin - B-Co 502nd PIR
Faces of the 502nd: PFC Billy S. Eversole - B-Co 502nd PIR
Behind the Scenes of a Classic WWII Flick: A Bridge too Far


August 2009

His Story: Yannis Triantafyllou Ellinas- Greece 1940
Classic WWII Drinks: Dr Pepper article updated
Updated: German WWII Paperwork and Feldpost
Event Calender - 2009 September & December Info Flyers added !


July 2009

U.S. Army WWII Manual Database Updated (1000's of Manuals)
Updated: The Allied Red Cross Parcel - The Medical Items Menu
Updated: Locations: Luxembourg ---> The Sauer River Area Menu
Event Calender -Remember September Exhibitions Son & Mook-


June 2009

D-Day 2009: the largest Photo Report Online !

319th Inf. Vet of the 2-45 Crossing of the Sauer - In Normandy !
Darrell 'Shifty' Powers E/506 (1923 - 2009) Makes his Final Jump
Updated: WWII Paratroops in the Movies (No Better Place to Die)
D-Day Order of Battle - U.S. Army Divisions and Support Units
Dick Winters, CO of 2/506th, PIR Exhibition '10 Days of Winter(s)'
Distinguished Unit Insignia - Westpoint (3 variations) Identified
Updated: His Story: Tech Sergeant James R. Vandebogert H/505
New Normandy Events added to our 2009 June Event Calendar


April - May 2009

U.S. Trouser, Parachute, Jumper - 1942 Q.M.C. Sample Room
The 5th Infantry Division - Table of Organization during WWII
The 80th Infantry Division - WWII TOE, CO's and Short History
Nederlands: Gemeente Utrecht sloopt twee historische bunkers
Updated U.S. Paratrooper Gear: The Illustrious Cricket of D-Day
June Normandy Events integrated in the PRT 2009 Event Calendar
ON LINE: Locations: Luxembourg ---> The Sauer River Area Menu
ON LINE: I-Co 502nd PIR - A new Submenu of the 502nd PIR Menu


January - February - March 2009

BIA March 5th Edition - In the Footsteps of the 101st A/B - 7th June 2009
Movie Production: 'No Better Place to Die' - Victim of Financial Crisis - KIA ?
Army Abbrivation Menu Updated (Mixed Classic & Modern)
More Anaglyph WWII Pictures: so get out your 3D glasses !
Updated: The La Fiere Causeway / Cauquigny Church Plaque
Updated: Bastogne 1944-2007: The Battle of 'The Bulge'
What Hard-Earned Democracy looks like from the Universe
Updated: the Lud Labutka (E-Co 502nd PIR) Online Story
Pearl Harbor: Photo Report - Arizona Memorial - Then & Now


December 2008

Women in the Service Updated
Combat! - 1962 WWII TV-Series - 114 Hours & 152 Episodes Guide
Army Abbrivation Menu Updated (Mixed Classic & Modern)
Updated: The Medical Supplies Menu (Morphine Supplies)
Troopers Helmet Decals Updated
German Paperwork and Feldpost


November 2008

ONLINE: The Welsh Regiment Website
Market Garden Griswoldbag - Son DZ - added to Gear article
Movies Update: 501st Parachute Battalion article updated
Pearl Harbor: Photo Report - Arizona Memorial - Then & Now
U.S. 101st A/B Paratroopers at Omaha Beach: Article Updated
Helmet Markings: Dutch Squares & 30th Infantry Division Liner
Army Abbrivation Menu Updated (Mixed Classic & Modern)


Oktober 2008

Normandy June 17 1944 V-mail: Curtis Blackman of E/502
Updated: Paratroops Collectables (from obvious to odd)
Explained: 'FARBS' (external link, new screen will open)
Explained: The Commemorative Poppy (USA & UK)
In Memoriam: Robert 'Bob' M. Murphy A/505th - June 2008
Dillon Beck: from Fishing Lures and War Toys to GI Razors !
64 Years ago: Morning Report of E-Co 506th PIR - Oct '44


September 2008

German Paperwork and Feldpost: The Gärtner Family 1940-1945
Updated: Mostly Airborne Related Collectables and Figurines
Faces of the 502nd: PFC Billy S. Eversole - B-Co 502nd PIR
Faces of the 502nd: Corporal Carl H. Inglin - B-Co 502nd PIR
Updated: Behind the Scenes, A Bridge too Far - Dutch Movie History
Updated: His Story: Tech Sergeant James R. Vandebogert H/505
Updated: Troopers Helmet Markings


August 2008

The U.S. Paratrooper M42 Jump Jacket - Up Close and Personal
Photo Report: 2008 Wings & Wheels Multi-Period Living History
Donald Lassen E/505 (Static Line Magazine) passes away at 86
Update: Razor Blades - Howard Double Edged Blades 1944 Box
Quotes Menu Updated - On the Convoy to Mourmelon...
U.S. Army WWII Manual Database Updated (1000's of Manuals)
Gasmasks Updated: Training Gasmask + Experimental M7 Bag
PhotoAlbum/PersonalItems-005.html


July 2008

Quest: Pvt. Albert E. Rossi 101st Military Police Platoon
The Gear: The Rubberized M-7 Assault Gasmask Bag of D-Day
A Booklet for the overseas travelling G.I. : 'Fun en Route'
Rations Menu: US Army D-Ration Crate (144 Hershey Bars)
Life Preservers: from 'Mae West' to the Life Preserver Belt
Updated: Women in the Allied Forces: Booklets & Pictures
Q & A with Dale Dye on the production of The Pacific
Update on the Tack boxes: added Airforce Grey Tacks (Box)
Updated: The Ultimate Trophee - Captured Swastika Flags


June 2008

D-Day 2008: 50 pages and over 200 pictures on Normandy 2008 !
IW-9 Tack boxes: Good things come in small packages (20 boxes)
D-Day Order of Battle - U.S. Army Divisions and Support Units
June 5th 1944: E-Company 502nd PIR - Flyfishing with Eisenhower
Normandy Menu: Then & Now, The Longest Day and GPS Locations
Photo report on the new Colleville U.S. Cemetery Visitors Center
Faces of Normandy: Highest ranking 502nd PIR Trooper KIA on D-Day
Faces of Normandy: A.T. Jackson - A Canadian Engineer KIA on D-Day
Faces of Normandy: Obergefreiter Hans Karl Zahn - KIA in Normandy


May 2008

New E-Co 502 PIR Pictures: Lud 1942 - Lud 1945 - Lud 1947
Personal Items: The Sweetheart Pin (Jumpwing and more...)
Updated: The Army-Navy Store & P.X. History (Then & Now)
Nederlands: Geknipt voor U (Kranten- en Internetartikelen)
Event/Fair Calender for 2008 (including Normandy Scedules)
Updated: The Book & Resource List of PRT (mostly Airborne)
So how about jumping into the cold... dressed only in a kilt ?
Updated: The Trademark Advertising Menu (mostly Airborne)
Updated: The La Fiere Causeway / Cauquigny Church Plaque
517th Parachute Infantry Regiment Monument near Ny/Hotton
Peace & Quiet: Chance Encounter along the former railroad...
Updated Paratrooper Gear: The Illustrious Cricket of D-Day


April 2008

Message from the Commanding Officer (June 45)
Personal Stamp Set of an US Cavalry Officer
BoB Set Pictures Episode 3 & 5 Hatfield Studio's
Rations: 10:1 Ration Box and 5:1 Ration Halfs
The US nr. 1 songs during WWII (1941-1945)
Paratroop Vets Signatures & Pictures Updated
The Luminous Marker or Phosphorescent Disk
E/502 Labutka: Emily Labutka in USMC uniform
Personal Note by Maurice Renaud on Bob Piper


March 2008

Oradour-sur-Glane: Almost Erased from History (1944 - 2007)
Paratrooper Gear: The M1A1 Folding Stock Carbine Scabbard
The uncensored Pacific Theater Picture Collection of PRT
506th News - Easy Co veteran James Alley passed away
The Pacific: Updates, Set & Prop Pictures, Actors and more...
His Story: Col. Bob Piper - Updated: Arlington Pictures


February 2008

US Cemetery Colleville sur Mer Visitors Center (June 2007)
Army Abbrivation Menu Updated (Mixed Classic & Modern)
Personal Items: IW-9 Tack Box (1943 U.S. Made Mint Box)
Paul Miller HQ/506: 15 pages of pictures added to His Story
In Memoriam: Colonel Bob Piper - HQ/505th PIR - 82nd A/B
The Pacific: New Set and Cast pictures from Melbourne


January 2008

Para Research Team / LJT Carentan 2007 video on You Tube
Nederlands: Het Betuws Oorlogsmuseum: klein maar fijn !
Documentation Card on WWII Paratroopers & an old Flyer
Updated: 3/506 - The Forgotten Battalion (Website Link)
Updated: Paris Virtual Tour, 60+ WWII pictures of Paris !
New Swastika 'Trophy' Flag Photo's: 29th Infantry Division
The 1942 Thanksgiving Menu of B-Co 502nd PIR (Ft. Bragg)


December 2007

PRT Clip on You Tube: 'Liberty Jump Team Carentan 2007'
Updated: Events 2008 (Global, Fairs & Living History)
Bastogne 2007 Picture Menu (The Liberty Jump team & More)
Bastogne 1944-2007: Dedicated to the Battle of the Bulge (PRT & Friends)
New Menu: Pacific War Pictures (Collection courtesy of PRT)
Updated: The new Bando Book, 'The Screaming Eagles of WWII'


November 2007

His Story: Colonel Ed D. Shames (2/3/506) & Men of 3/506
M42 Jumpsuit with unusual patches: 88th ID & A.T.O. ?
PARIS: The Virtual Tour through history (1940-2007)
The Army-Navy PX Store at San Diego, California
News Clippings added: M-1 Helmets, Vicari and more...
Updated: WWII Song Archives (new lyrics added)
Updated: Field Relic found, Leg Clip Morse Key
Added: Common German Infantry Medals & Badges
E/506: Maj. Winters Gear & Pvt. Eggerts Picture
Flags being stolen from various WWII Monuments ?
Personal Items: The Voice of your Man in Service


October 2007

Update B.o.B. : E/506 Veterans visit The Netherlands
Nieuw Nederlands Menu: Nederlandsche Verhalen Index
Lud Labutka License Plate & Charlie Lefchik (82nd AB)
Market Garden Battlefield Relics (new) Updated
Ernst Barkmann: German Top Tank Ace of WWII
Updated: Events 2007 / 2008 (Fairs & Liv Hist.)
Hollywood Props BoB Wardrobe Pictures & PR
The Pacific: More Filmset Pictures added
The Pacific: Leading Cast vs Real-Life Marines
The Pacific: Illustrated Production Notes & Log
The Pacific shuts down Melbourne Traffic 02/08


September 2007

The Driel Commemorative Parachute Jump 2007
Ginkelse Heath Commemorative Parachute Jump 2007
Eindhoven Liberation Parade: 18th September 1944-2007
Updated: Parachute & Parachute Pack Information
Paratrooper Gear: The Griswold Rifle Assembly Bag
His Story: Tech Sergeant James R. Vandebogert H/505
Updated: The Personal Research & Reference Book List
The Discharge Plan: 85 to 80 Points gets Ya Home !
Updated: Man's Best Friend - The Dogfaces
Helmets: High Pressure Liner Details (Updated)
The Illustrious Cricket of D-Day (Updated)
His Story: Ernie Pyle, U.S. War Correspondent
Ultimate Recycling: Beutewaffen & Captured Machines
Updated: 'A Bridge too Far' (Courtesy Hans & Chris)


August 2007

New menu on HBO's 2nd WWII Series: The Pacific
The D.U.I. (Distinguished Unit Insignia) Menu
New Sub-Menu: The Hollywood Movie Props & Items
From Both Sides: German and Allied WWII Snapshots
Some of the Medics of E-Co 506th - 101st A/B
Updated: The Allied WWII Trophee Flag Pictures
502nd PIR Menu: Pics of B- E- F- and G-Co Men added
502/Pathfinder Reed Pelfrey - Picture 06-1944 added
Coca Cola Introduction Flyers (French - Dutch - German)
Paratroop & Paratroop History Postcards
His Story: Lud Labutka - Epilogue


Juli 2007

Parachutes: U.S. Paratroops & Cargo Parachute Information
Uitbreiding Nederlandstalig Menu: De DC-3 / Dakota / C-47
Pfc. Virgil D. Ordiway - HQ Co - 506th PIR - 101st A/B
101st Airborne Div. Paratrooper Items: The Cricket of D-Day
M1A1 Folding Stock Carbine in the 106th Infantry Division ?
Medical Items: U.K. made U.S. Wooden Test Tube Container
German Relics and Russian Grenade from St. Malo area (and more)
Tribute to Joe McGinley F/501 and the men of the 101st A/B
DVD Documentary: Down to Earth, Return of the 507th PIR
Donald C. Hubbard D-Co 507th PIR: KIA 24-06-1944 - Quest for Info
Hughe Update: Signatures & Men (Normandy June 2007) + Extra's
1944 Hollywood FDC: Movies & Cartoons to War...
Updated the Main Book, Magazine & Resources Menu
Update: Lud Labutka E/502 - Tour of Belgium (Bastogne Perimeter)
Update: Lud Labutka E/502 - Tour of Holland (Arnhem - The Island - Best)
Liberty Jump Team - Carentan Jump: Pictures of 4th Stick Added
Liberty Jump Team - Carentan Jump: Pictures of 3rd Stick Added
Liberty Jump Team - Carentan Jump: Pictures of 2nd Stick Added


June 2007

D-Day +63: Normandy 2007 Commemorations Menu
Normandy General Monuments GPS Locations Updated
Updated: D-Day Normandy 2007: La Fiere Bridge Living History
Ray Stretch Story: -Sniper at Bemmel- Updated
Helmet of the 326th Airborne Engineer Battalion - 101st A/B
Behind the Scenes: A Bridge too Far - Dutch Movie History
2007 Normandy Trip Barn Find: Cut with a Heart
Pamphlet: Going Back to Civilian Life (Ruptured Duck)
Ray Stretch - 49th Infantry Regiment: Sniper at Bemmel
Pack of unopened Camels & British Made Matchbox
Band of Brothers Cameo's: Tom Hanks & 'Babe' Heffron


May 2007

In these days of Commemorations... don't forget the Faces...
U.S. Liberty Jump Team ready to Jump into Normandy Night !
4.000 feet Jump Pin identified - Open Research Menu Update
Quote: Lt. C.W. Heisler F-Co 507th PIR 82nd A/B
Autographed Cards & Pictures Updated
Margraten U.S. Cemetery: some littleknown facts
Jumpwing & Glider Pilot Wing Added to Personal Items
U.S. Airborne Patches: Airborne Tabs -a selection-
Abbrivation Database Updated (Added Classic & Modern Terms)
U.S. 101st A/B Paratroopers at Omaha Beach: The Story
A German driving an Indian Chief 340 Motorcycle ?
Vreeswijk & Wijk bij Duurstede: 5th of May 2007 Pictures
5th of May: Living History - Vreeswijk Nieuwegein (Netherlands)
Locations The Netherlands: Eerde Mill & Heeswijk Castle
Hollandsch Glorie: Neerlands Burger Re-enactment
Bible on M-1 Helmets on its way !!


April 2007

5th May Festival: Living History Display - Tour & Battle - Nieuwegein (Netherlands)
In Memoriam: Ronald 'Sparkey' Speirs 1920 - 2007
Collectables: New Range of Classic WWII Toys
The Complete Lud Labutka (E/502) Story
The 502nd PIR Menu
The Complete Paul Miller (HQ/506) Story
Troopers Helmet Decals Updated
Signed Memorabilia & Quotes Updated
Living History Ration Display
Schoonderlogt Estate Article Updated
Open Research Menu: Information on Persons...
John Travolta & Mel Brooks Signed Pictures added
Collectables Updated: Modified 1:6 Paratrooper
Normandy T(r)ips Updated: Fleurs de Memoires


March 2007

Diekirch Museum: The Best ? PRT Photo Essay
Lt. Heisler 507th PIR update: Questions answered
New: Jumpwing Question in the Research Menu
Updated: Trophee Pictures (Swastika Flags)
Updated: German Forces using Allied Machines
Tom Selleck Signed Picture added
Cyril S. Bamberger - RAF Squadron Leader
New Personal Items added
Meets & Greets: Signed Memorabilia -updated-
Helmets: added Decals, Jumpliner & H.P. Liner Details
Her Story: Genevieve Duboscq
Nederlands: Nieuw Menu en Uitbreidingen
Dick Winters (E-Co 506th PIR) Honored by the Dutch
Quotes Menu Updated
Nederlands: Operatie Manna
Advertising during WWII Updated


February 2007

RELEASE WEBSITE (version 2.1)

New Dale Dye & Rachel Weisz Signed Pictures added
New Airborne Clippings and Pictures added
New Pin added in the'Item' Research Menu
326th Airborne Engineers - Margraten
Updated the Band of Brothers Menu (News)
*NIEUW: NEDERLANDSTALIG MENU OP DEZE WEBSITE*
Updated the 'Netherlands' Menu (with a Dutch Section)
Fieldsearch: 1/502th PIR Foxholes from 12-44 / 01-45
New 'His Story': Lt. Heisler F-Co 507th PIR
A few new Living History Links added
Updated Normandy Menu (Twice)
US Manual Masterlist Updated -again-
From Song Hits Magazine to Luminous Disk Info
Added US Airborne Objectives for Normandy Scedule
Ration Articles Updated Again (British Rations)


January 2007

Airborne Helmets Updated
WW2 Songs: New Song Lyrics added !
Movies: Pictures 501st Parachute Battalion added
Advertising during WWII Updated
Ration Articles Updated
US Top 10 Jingles (WWII Background)
Dr Pepper article updated -thanks Dr Pepper museum !-
New Clint Eastwood Picture Added


December 2006

Event Calendar 2007 Updated
Women in the Service Updated
Advertising during WWII Updated
US Manual Masterlist Updated -again-


November 2006

Phrase Books and Guides Added
Fieldwork: 10 Square Meters of History
WW2 Songs: New Song Lyrics added !
Resources: Booklist & Book Cover Pictures


2005 - 2006:

DTP creation of the new layout of this website


2000 - 2005:

PRT Publishing for: Screaming Ducks / Band of Brothers.nl / Clements Trading / Wings of Liberation / PRT database site setup


1994 - 2000:

Publishing for: War Online / Go2War2 / STIWOT / WO2 Verhalen


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