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Norway is a founding member of nato and has an almost 200kmlong border with russia in the arctic. The norwegian government rejected the german ultimatum regarding immediate capitulation. The chief of the air force, supported by the air staff, is responsible for force production and is bas ed at rygge, southeastern norway. Gaf patches german air force luftwaffe patch squadron tac. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia. I have a limited number of duplicate patches for sale at the. Norway special fsk norwegian forces tshirt navy spesialkommando forsvarets army army forsvarets spesialkommando norway forces tshirt special navy norwegian fsk. Patch of the security department of the armed forces of norway id. These patches were produced in a variety of different styles, designs and materials during the second world war, and were made from materials such as cotton, wool and felt. The tuesday when norways military clock was reset forever.
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