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Here are all the pictures I took. Some of the pictures are taken in "threes" which I'll be having autostitched into several panoramic shots. Others are just duplicates, as I was trying to capture the moment and/or look. In a day or so, I'll be deleting out some pictures, which are no good plus some of jeep close-up pictures, as those will show up and be used on our discussions of Jeeps, in the Motor Pool section of our forum.

http://www.442ndrct.com/photos

hey Dave nice pic of my helmet

Hey Dave. May I have permission to use your photos as part of the website for the 4th MARDIV I will ensure that the proper credits are noted on the photo or below.

http://henstridgephotography.com/cartwh ... large.html

the head long charge

Rich - fire a will Use them as you need them


Opitz - Nice fine, I was wondering how we would find and get access to those two brothers taking pictures. Note Mike's link starts somewhere in the middle of the collection. I wonder if this is both brother's sets of picture or just one?

Here is the link for the "start" of the large pictures
http://henstridgephotography.com/cartwh ... large.html

Here is the linke for the tumbnail pictures
http://henstridgephotography.com/cartwheel

This is what Fred Henstridge posted on his site

On June 8, 2008 I had the privilege of spending the day with members of the California Historic Group while they portrayed members of the 1st Marine Division at Camp San Luis Obispo. The CHG is comprised of men and women who keep our history alive though participating in military actions focused on the World War II. These folks devote a great deal of their time and treasure to accurately portray and honor the deeds of the men and women who did so much to preserve our way of life and bring freedom to the world.

This particular day the CHG portrayed members of the 1st Marine Division’s actions in Operation Cartwheel, an operation that took place in New Guinea in 1944. What struck me was the attention they pay to details. Even the smallest items, such as the ration packs, are not overlooked. All uniforms, weapons, vehicles and military accessories are provided by the members and they receive no governmental support other than the use of the military base to conduct their maneuvers.

There ate hundreds of similar groups across the county keeping our history alive. There are groups on the East Coast portraying soldiers from the Revolutionary and Civil War. There are groups dedicated to keeping the old west alive and groups that portray our once enemies such as the Germans and Japanese.

My role on this particular day was to photograph their activities. To do so I was required to dress in the appropriate uniform and follow the rules of the CHG. It really turned out to be both a rewarding and fun day for me and I hope I they will invite me back again soon. To add some historic flavor and drama to the images I have converted some of them to black and white.

you guys love the sepia filter