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Old December 4th, 2007, 08:48 PM
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Living in Belgium made it simple to visit the impressively large War Museum in Brussels, and here are some of the photos I took while there. I apologize for my lack of photography skills. Included are:

A (russian? I wasn't sure because of the paint-scheme) T-34, a Junkers JU-52 (not 88, thank you PzJgr) , a light German Flak gun, a V-1 Cruise Missile, and an SS uniform (OK, not a weapon yet was visually impressive)! Enjoy please:









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Old December 4th, 2007, 08:59 PM
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Ok now time for more!
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I still need to go!! (bloody shame to live in Belgium and never visit the museum)

looks like something for the upcoming vacation.

nice pictures also.

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Hey sitting duck, that was a photo of my favorite aircraft, a Ju-52 transport. Good ole 'Tante Ju'. Thanks. Good photos.
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Ok there were indeed some more images, they include:

A V-2 ballistic missile (very poor angle shot), what I believed to be an 88 yet may be mistaken, a BMW motorcycle with sidecar (the expression on the soldier's face is priceless), a serbian SS hat (once again not a weapon, yet belongs with these images).








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The SS Death's Head has always been my favorite. Thank you for the photo
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Great pics, thanx!
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Thank you for posting your photos, SittingDuck ( I like the one of the cheerful young lady in the first batch ! )

I would like to visit the Brussels Museum one day - I believe that somewhere, they are keeping a very rare Mosquito night fighter......
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Nice. I like the motercycle stuck in the mud. It always amuses me that they use paint for mud instead of mud made from dirt and glue. Yeah corrosion could be the concern but if you have it painted right before you apply the mud it should be okay.
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Great photos
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OK I know it may be slightly irrelevant, but it was the last photo I had and I'm a big fan of all WW2 head apparel, especially the goggles!

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I'm a big fan of all WW2 head apparel, especially the goggles!
i could tell from your avatar!!

thanks for the photos! I may have to stop by htere on my trip over next year!
thanks again!!
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