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Equipment, Direction Générale des Études et Recherches

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April 30th, 2025
Last Updated
May 5th, 2025
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Operations
Equipment
Multimedia
Sources
Biographies
Helmets and Uniforms
Brodie Steel Helmet Brodie Steel Helmet
Airborne Training Bungee HelmetAirborne Bungee Helmet
P Type HelmetP-Type Helmet
Helmet Steel Airborne Troops (HSAT)Helmet Steel Airborne Troops (HSAT)
Special Operations Executive Jump HelmetSpecial Operations Executive Jump Helmet

Collarless Battledress ShirtCollarless Battledress Shirt
Pattern 1937 Battledress UniformPattern 1937 Battledress Uniform
Pattern 1940 Battledress UniformPattern 1940 Battledress Uniform
Airborne Paratrooper Battledress TrousersAirborne Paratrooper Battledress Trousers
Jacket ParachutistsJacket Parachutists
Denim OversmockDenim Overscmock
Denison SmockDenisin Smock
Skeleton Assault JerkinSkeleton Assault Jerkin
Special Operations Executive Jumpsuit (SOE Striptease Suit)SOE Jumpsuit
B5 Leather BootsB5 Leather Boots
Canvas Physical Training ShoesCanvas Physical Training Shoes
Desert Boot, Chukka BootChukka Boots
Leather DMS Ammunition BootsLeather Ammunition Boots
Pattern 1937 GaitersPattern 1937 Gaiters
Personal Equipment
Pattern 1937 PackPattern 1937 Pack
Pattern 1937 Binocular Case and 7 x 50 BinocularsPattern 1937 Binocular Case and 7 x 50 Binoculars
Pattern 1937 Case and Orilux TorchPattern 1937 Case and Orilux Torch
Pattern 1942 Bergen BackpackPattern 1942 Bergen Backpack
Royal Air Force Type P8 Navigational CompassRoyal Air Force Type P8 Navigational Compass
Special Operations Executive GogglesSpecial Operations Executive Goggles
Webbing M37Pattern 1937 Webbing
Personal Weapons
Enfield No. 2 Mk. 1 RevolverEnfield No. 2 Mk. 1 Revolver
Browning FN-InglisBrowning FN-Inglis
Webley Mk. IV RevolverWebley Mk. IV Revolver
Fairbairn-Sykes Commando KniveFairbarn-Sykes Commando Dagger
Submachine Gun Thompson M1A1Thompson Submachine Gun
M3A1 Submachine Gun “Grease Gun”M3 Submachine Gun
United Defense/Marlin M42 Submachine GunUnited Defense/Marlin M42 Submachine Gun
M1 GarandM1 Garand
No. 69 GrenadeNo. 69 Grenade
No. 82 Grenade (Gammon)No.82 Grenade (Gammon Bomb)
smoke grenade
phosphorus grenade
Heavy Weapons
Vehicles
Ships
Aircraft
Specialised Equipment
Airborne Wicker BasketAirborne Wicker Basket
Central Landing Establishment (CLE) ContainersCentral Landing Establishment (CLE) Container
GQ X Type Statichute (X-Type Parachute)GQ X Type Statichute (X-Type Parachute)
Special Operations Executive Suitcase Radio Type 3 Mk IISpecial Operations Executive Suitcase Radio Type 3 Mk II

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