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Re: T-6 Texan specs

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Subject: Re: T-6 Texan specs
From: "Joseph S. Bermudez Jr." <jbermudez@qwest.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 20:59:09 -0700
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Title: Re: T-6 Texan specs

YSK,

> Curiously, the Soviet 88th International Brigade trained Kim Il Sung and his men on para jumping
> at about the same time in Siberia.

I believe that a more accurate translation of the unit designation would be “88th Special Independent Sniper Brigade.” Interestingly, the accounts I have read of the unit do not mention parachute training.

Regards,
Joe B.

Joseph S. Bermudez Jr.

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