Photos Soviet-Afghan War 1979-1989

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Helicopter crewman in BZh-2 titanium armour

 

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Maybe this aviator is just prepping for his flight, but it begs the question, "Will you be wearing sandals on this op?" I also noted in other photos that several Soviet soldiers were wearing athletic shoes -- I'm led to assume this was a personal preference of some sort, versus wearing Army-issued boots???

 

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Some excellent photos this month -- thank you, Skyline.

 

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Some excellent photos this month -- thank you, Skyline.

Thanks mate!

 

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Maybe this aviator is just prepping for his flight, but it begs the question, "Will you be wearing sandals on this op?" I also noted in other photos that several Soviet soldiers were wearing athletic shoes -- I'm led to assume this was a personal preference of some sort, versus wearing Army-issued boots???

I also noticed the sandals and running shoes. I am not sure but I think I once read Soviet Spetsnaz often used running shoes on missions.

 

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