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[Conhoon]

Finnish Military Contingent in Afghanistan

 

[PEMM]

Finnish Army 122 mm RM-70 rocket launchers fire a salvo (No music)

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These weapons are from East German stocks. They should come, fire and leave asap. But using conventional aiming methods that takes some time.

 

[PEMM]

Kainuu Brigade











"Military Police NCO-Students on a march at night, 45km behind, 25km to go"

 

[keparti]

Anti-aircraft camp in 1989.

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[santana]

Just wondering is this a Valmet Rifle ?

 

[Conhoon]

Just wondering is this a Valmet Rifle ?

Yes, Valmet RK62M

 

[PEMM]

Today is national veteran's day.

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27th of April 1945 was the last day of war in Finland. On that day last German troops crossed the Norwegian border in Lapland at 13.30. To commemorate that moment Finnish flag was raised on the three country cairn of Finland, Norway and Sweden.

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Happy National day to all Finns!

 

[Kiusankpl]

The combat phase of the mechanized training of the Armored Brigade is coming to an end. Basic combat methods, execution and co-operation of weapons were practiced, after maintenance in the direction of Niinisalo and the shooting phase.

 

[Kiusankpl]

Finnish pioneers...

"There is an enemy front line, obstacles and mines…"
"And then let's go!"

"It’s clear!"
"I think I S**t my pants…"
"The pioneers are awesome!"

 

[PEMM]

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"Armored brigade wished everyone happy May Day! Exercise ongoing in Niinisalo"

 

[gafkiwi]

Finnish pioneers...

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"There is an enemy front line, obstacles and mines…"
"And then let's go!"

"It’s clear!"
"I think I S**t my pants…"
"The pioneers are awesome!"

I think that's pretty standard for most Pioneers. More than once I've found them and myself somewhat closer to a Bangalore going off than we probably should've been.

 

[PEMM]

Camouflaged sledge-hammer (k9)

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[DZimm]

Such a fascinating mix of equipment that the Finns have.

 

[Kiusankpl]

Maintenance and refueling.

Heavy workshop container (with tent).

 

[Kiusankpl]

A few pics of my old unit (as a conscript) back in a year 1981.

 

[guest0001]

Some Winter War pics.

 

[PEMM]

Karelian Brigade

 

[PEMM]

Kainuu Brigade