Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 He’s just about ready to get set up at our VFW post for an open house next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Interesting take on the name "Rupert". Many times I have read were the fake dummy paratroopers dropped didn't look anything like the ones shown in the movie "The Longest Day", but they were originally designed and made more realistic during testing then the straw later version used. As to the name "Rupert", that is what the British called them. The Americans referred to them as "Oscar". By the way Utah, you did good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Marshal Dan Troop 70448 said: Interesting take on the name "Rupert". Many times I have read were the fake dummy paratroopers dropped didn't look anything like the ones shown in the movie "The Longest Day", but they were originally designed and made more realistic during testing then the straw later version used. As to the name "Rupert", that is what the British called them. The Americans referred to them as "Oscar". By the way Utah, you did good. I know. But I like Rupert better. Good Longest Day reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 The Oscar was a prototype, much better looking than the Rupert that was used at Normandy. This is Rupert. I used to have a pic of an Oscar but can’t locate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 My Rupert is animatronic. He says, “NUTS!” AATW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Do fireworks go off when you move his arms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said: Do fireworks go off when you move his arms? No. He farts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 Ah! Here’s an Oscar! https://www.ima-usa.com/products/original-u-s-wwii-oscar-experimental-1943-paradummy-paratrooper-decoy-doll-with-chute-and-pack?variant=31974326173765 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah, SASS #26619 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 The "Oscar" name lives on in the military today. At least, when I was in the Navy, the dummy we would pitch off the side of the ship for "Man Overboard!" drills was always called "Oscar". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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