Combat Dealers, Bruce Crompton

[Christel]

Anyone seen any of the episodes?

Another thread on here, the "what to wear at Bisley" thread, reminded me of Bruce Crompton turning down the purchase of a fez from the WW2 Muslim SS. He said that was too dark a history for his liking. I do agree with B.C regarding the fez, not something I would like to own however I do think we should be allowed to wear what we feel comfortable wearing when shooting.

Combat Dealers, same set up as all the other similar shows, not bad to watch on a lazy Sunday though.

We watched a few episodes of "Da Vinci Machines" this weekend. Not bad.

[DW58]

I quite enjoyed "Combat Dealers" - a lot more credible than the usual noisy hyped-up US-origin crap, and the lack of mandatory heavy guitar background "music" is a blessing.

Bruce Crompton is a classic eccentric - made me think of Alexei Sayle at times.

[HALODIN]

I have it on series link, it's good.

[ovenpaa]

He seems to be highly knowledgeable geezer and I am quite a fan, I have learnt a fair bit as well.

[Dave 101]

Hes an ex para , have you seen the one where him and his para mates dropped into Arnhem for D Day . he bought all original gear for it .

Dave

[DanTheMan]

They were filming the next series at this years W&P show and I was watching him act out some cheesy lines in Fjordhouse's huge ammo tent, I like the program but it's very staged.