Border Adventures of the Redcatchers

[RedCatcher1986]

In response to new forum member CWL's post regarding his interest in the DDR, I have decided to share a number of photographs taken by members of my father's unit the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment looking into East Germany & Czechoslovakia. I do not own the copyright to these images henceforth I have not marked them in anyway nor do I claim ownership of any of the pictures posted, all are used for reference and general interest purposes only. Respects given to those who took the photographs. Enjoy.

Sincerely,
DeWayne

[RedCatcher1986]

[RedCatcher1986]

[RedCatcher1986]

[RedCatcher1986]

As you can see plenty of encounters with the Grenzers and their Grenzflieger counterparts along the border region. Fascinating in its entirity if you ask me personally. I have many more pictures Ive accumulated over the years these are just a select few. Thanks for looking.

Sincerely,
DeWayne

[Ralph P]

DeWayne - Thanks for the period photos you have posted. I am glad you created this thread.

[RedCatcher1986]

Not a problem Ralph,

Here a couple more I thought others may find interesting




NOTE: These Grenzers are on the West German side of the Border Fence

[cwl]

OMG, I HAVE DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN!

I LOVE these pics!

[RedCatcher1986]

OMG, I HAVE DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN!

I LOVE these pics!

I am glad you enjoy the pictures, I have many more I will share over the coming timeframe.

[cwl]

I am glad you enjoy the pictures, I have many more I will share over the coming timeframe.

I cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH!

It is like an EARLY CHRISTMAS!

[RedCatcher1986]

[cwl]

OK, I understand the DDR landmark with the faded watchtower in the back. Can you translate the other two signs for me, PLEASE? Thank You AGAIN!

[RedCatcher1986]

OK, I understand the DDR landmark with the faded watchtower in the back. Can you translate the other two signs for me, PLEASE? Thank You AGAIN!

I have a moderate understanding of German, its not totally fluent some words I can pick out however translation into english is probably better left to some of our German members of the forum.

[cwl]

I have a moderate understanding of German, its not totally fluent some words I can pick out however translation into english is probably better left to some of our German members of the forum.

OK, I really do appreciate your posting those pics!

[RedCatcher1986]

Where is our good friend Torsten when we need him?