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Czech Pistol & Rifle Scope

The COMBAT BOOTS: For the soldier, the army boot is more than protective footwear. From the parade ground to the battlefield, the boot is a symbol of discipline and determination that marches the soldier right through his military career. The trench boot took its first steps during World War 1 in the cold wet mud of Europe’s Western Front where trench foot was rife. The Danner RAT – or Rugged All Terrain Boot - is designed for trudging through muddy swamps or treading the burning desert sand. At their Oregon, USA facility, every pair of boots are dunked in water and flexed 100 times, then have their steel toes tested with a massive force impact before they can be deemed tough enough to be worn by the military’s bravest. The PRECISION AERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM: The MMIST Sherpa is a revolutionary technology that is changing the way that humanitarian aid and military supplies are transported. While the military had been dropping bombs out of the sky since World War 1, it was only in World War 2 that they began using their planes to airdrop supplies to soldiers; however, these airdrops were hit and miss. Packages often landed kilometers away from their targets. Today that issue has been solved with GPS-guided Precision Aerial Delivery Systems such as The Sherpa. Capable of steering itself through the air over long distances, the Sherpa can autonomously transport provisions and supplies for a precisely targeted landing within a hundred meters of the intended drop zone. And the parafoil is what makes the Sherpa fly. It’s made from double layers of super strong parachute material called ripstop nylon; which prevents tearing at high speeds and low temperatures. The Sherpa delivers airborne aid that can make the difference between help and being hopelessly stranded. And not only can they fly, they can get there on their own. The PISTOL: Bits of steel and spring and coated plastic will pack into a pistol that’s one of the most popular and widely copied side a

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  • Originally Aired September 24, 2015
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Network History Canada
  • Created April 2, 2019 by
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  • Modified January 14, 2022 by
    jonathanwash