Fallschirmjagerbataollon 263

[SLeS]

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Hello I received your package today! HUGE THANKS Tom!
Excellent information, great chevrons!

I was very pleased to get it all! I hope someday I can do something good for you!

With great respect, your friend from the other end of the world, Sergey.

[Simon87]

Here a Faun Kraka from the 5./263.

[Guardian 5]

Sergey - It was my pleasure to help.

Simon87 - Welcome to the forum! You sure made your first post a beautiful one. What a wonderful picture. I've never seen the windscreen up on the Kraka before.

Do you or a friend own this vehicle or was this picture taken during your service time?

It would seem as though the Kraka would make a good vehicle for collectors and or re-enactors. It's relatively small and simple to maintain, although not as sexy as a Leopard.......it looks like its also fun to ride in the snow, does anyone have personal experience on these types?

Again, welcome to the forum Simon87. Thanks for your great picture.

All the best - TJ

[Gordon Craig]

Simon87,

Great photo and a wonderful way to make your first post on the BRD Forum. I am glad that you have joined us and hope to see more posts from you.

Regards,

Gordon

[Simon87]

Hello and thanks for your welcome!

@TJ: Yes, its's my Kraka, so I have a little expierence in driving it.
But the possibility to drive in the snow is limited because of the missing 4x4 and the small chassis clearance. I tried it this winter during a winter biwak, here you can see the result But later on when the snow on the path was compressed it was perfect.

Regards,
Simon

[Guardian 5]

Simon - Great information, thanks!

All the best - TJ