Template:Did you know nominations/R Force

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The result was: promoted by Crisco 1492 (talk) 11:03, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

R Force[edit]

R Force insignia

Created/expanded by Hawkeye7 (talk). Self nom at 20:59, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

Length and history verified; ref accepted GF. But the hook is kind of a dull ... a unit named "X Force" would have to have been some kind of force. How about:
  • ALT1: ... that the 'R' in the World War II British deception unit R Force (unit patch pictured) was meant to make the Germans believe it was a reconnaissance unit?
    • Sure! Let's go with ALT1. Hawkeye7 (talk) 01:46, 1 March 2012 (UTC)