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Panama Hats for crew of U-69
Posted by: Dave McQueen ()
Date: August 24, 2015 02:05PM

Hi

There's a well know picture of the crew of U-69 returning from patrol all wearing Panama Hats. I believe this may have been recovered booty from a victim.

Does anyone have any background info on this?
Picture below.
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Thanks

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Panama Hats for crew of U-69 Dave McQueen 08/24/2015 02:05PM
Re: Panama Hats for crew of U-69 vito 08/25/2015 10:13AM
Re: Panama Hats for crew of U-69 Dave McQueen 08/25/2015 11:59AM


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