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Two Italian sailors - circa 1933
The posting of this photograph on my Flickr Stream led to the following conversation between Mr. Rubber Ducky and myself: Miss Magnolia Thunderpussy: Ma dove la ricetta è per i bambini irlandeshi, Signor Rubber Ducky? Mr. Rubber Ducky: Cane che abbaia… -
Italian sailors at gun drill - early 1900s
I wonder how long they had to hold that pose for? -
Italian guard of honour - 1938
Very relaxed they seem to be about the whole palaver! Comments from my Flickr posting: Mr. Rubber Ducky: They're acting as though they have something to hide. Miss Magnolia Thunderpussy: You mean . . . in their . . .trousers? -
Italian sailors - 1938
Mr. Rubber Ducky's comment when I first posted this on Flickr: They must wear bibs when they eat as there are no pizza stains. Mmmm... pizza... Nature's most perfect food... -
Italian sailors in Melbourne - 1938
They all look terribly excited to be in Australia . . . no doubt they have heard tales of the excellent cuisine to be found in Melbourne! -
Sailors from the Italian submarine 'Emo' - France, late 1940
Fancy naming a submarine after an American comedian! -
Sailors of the Italian Navy ship "Eritrea" - World War II
Hmmm . . . some nice broad chests . . . -
Sailors and a petty officer - Italian Navy - World War II
Hmmm . . . .frutti di mare!