Photo of the Day: Oct. 30, 2012

(US Army)

After Austrian skydiver Felx Baumgartner successful broke a handful of records in his recent dive, Intercepts presents a group of soldiers getting ready for a drop during the second World War.  The image, courtesy of USA, is untitled and contains no identifying info, but is a reminder of the kit, strapped to nearly every extremity, that soldiers carried.

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Zach is the State Department correspondent, cyberwarfare, research & development and business reporter for Defense News.
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