US Navy Raiders

Matchbox WWII US Army heads put on Matchbox WWII British Commandos.

My intention is to use these as US Navy landing parties.  The few figures with a square base are second edition Airfix British Commandos and rather rare.

I specifically selected figures with US weapons, the revolver was use by US troops in WWI and WWII, the M1917 .45 ACP revolver was common in both wars.

The US Navy did a lot of commando type operations in the Pacific particularly.

They destroyed Japanese navigational aids, light houses, and radio equipment.

They also did reconnaissance prior to amphibious landings to insure the beaches were suitable.

So here are a dozen US Navy figures, perfect to guard a naval base, or perform a commando raid.

I like having small units of unusual troops to supplement my larger collections.  It makes for interesting small scenarios or small parts of large scenarios.
 

Radio Station Trouble

M3 halftrack converted to an armored car for rapid response by Military Police in the event of civil unrest.

Radio station KXKVI has an emergency.

The police, the Army and people from the neighborhood have responded.

KXKVI is run by a local man who has been doing experiments and they have gotten out of hand.

They police were unable to respond adequately in this small town and asked for help from the Army.

Crowds have been drawn to the noise and excitment.

It's a lot going on for a usually quiet location.

The owner of the station and his wife exit the building, preceded by an almost invisible being!

Police stand back across the street from the thing!