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WWII USAAF Army 3 Pilot Wings Patch Ribbon Bar Training Certificate Id & Photo

WWII USAAF Army 3 Pilot Wings Patch Ribbon Bar Training Certificate Id & Photo

WWII USAAF Army 3 Pilot Wings Patch Ribbon Bar Training Certificate Id & Photo

WWII USAAF Army 3 Pilot Wings Patch Ribbon Bar Training Certificate Id & Photo

WWII USAAF Army 3 Pilot Wings Patch Ribbon Bar Training Certificate Id & Photo

Elder completed advanced single-engine training in Oct 1945 having started on 6 Aug 1945 at Moore Field, Texas. His was the last training class at the field. His full career is unknown. He did receive pilot wings, World War II Victory Medal (whereabouts of medal unknown) that was placed with his training certificate, AAF patch and a photo was what is believed to be his T-6 Trainer. More research on this career is required. Moore Field was opened on 20 Sep 41 as an AAF Training as a single-engine training school. It was named for 2LT Frank Murchison Moore, on 22 Nov 41. The faciity conducted advanced pilot training of 6,000 pilots using BT-13, PT-19, AT-6, P-36 and P-43 aircraft. The school was reorganized as the 2529th Army Air Force Base Unit (Pilot School, Advanced Single Engine) on 1 April 44. The school and airfield closed on 31 Oct 45. After the war the field was reactivated in the 1950′s under USAF control until closing once again in 1963. It was handed over to the Agricultural Department and is currently active under their control. Army Air Forces Training Command Certificate to George Terrell Elder, Jr. Certificate is for completion of Pilot (Advanced Single-Engine) at Moore Field, Mission, Texas, 6 Aug 45 to 16 Oct 45. Some spots from having been previously taped in a scrapbook. Pilot Wings, Frosted on back. Wings are standard 3 size. Replacement clutches are modern. Not known if they are sterling. WWII Victory Medal Ribbon. Ribbon is narrow army pinback type. Whereabouts of Medal unknown. Small 3 photo of T-6 Texan in flight. Some tape noted on front of photo along with some edge bumps. Has partially obscured pencil indicating they were sent sent a girlfriend or wife in Texas. Certificate/ribbon bar/wings/patch show normal wear/tear associated with age/use. Certificate shows normal toning with age. Evidence of having been taped in scrapbook. Photo shows normal toning with age and some edge bumps. Evidence of having been in scrapbook. Modern clutches for wings provided. Patch in overall very good condition for age, ribbon bar in overall very good condition for age. There may other minor age related defects on all. Normal wear and tear associated with age.

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

Extremely rare large grouping from the estate of Col. Everything from photos, medals, pins, tons of documents, etc. He was a Army air Corp pilot during ww2, part of the 323rd bomb group. He flew 67 bombing missions based from the United kingdom. His career continued long after ww2, and by the time of his retirement he was the commanding officer of Westover AF base. Included in the lot are multiple sterling silver pins, including his sterling silver pilot wings, sterling oak leaf pins, and U. Lapel pins, all shown on his uniform in the 8×10 portrait photo. Also included are his ww2 issued ID dated 1942, name tag, even his personal record with his retirement documents, medical documents, probably an additional 20-30 documents on top of everything shown in photos. Great lot from a true American hero. Please message us with any questions!

Ww2 Case With German Pilot Adolf Galland Medals

Ww2 Case With German Pilot Adolf Galland Medals

Ww2 Case With German Pilot Adolf Galland Medals

Ww2 Case With German Pilot Adolf Galland Medals

A Display Case With WW2 Fighter Pilot Adolf Galland Medals Knight Cross, Iron Cross First Class, Iron cross Second Class, and Other Flying medals Plus a picture of His Messerschmitt B.

Great Set Of 4 WW2 RAF Medals (Inc Italy Star) Capt A. Downie (Dakota pilot)

Great Set Of 4 WW2 RAF Medals (Inc Italy Star) Capt A. Downie (Dakota pilot)

Great Set Of 4 WW2 RAF Medals (Inc Italy Star) Capt A. Downie (Dakota pilot)

Great Set Of 4 WW2 RAF Medals (Inc Italy Star) Capt A. Downie (Dakota pilot)

Great Set Of 4 WW2 RAF Medals (Inc Italy Star) Capt A. Downie (Dakota pilot)

Great Set Of 4 WW2 RAF Medals (Inc Italy Star) Capt A. Downie (Dakota pilot)

Great Set Of 4 WW2 RAF Medals (Inc Italy Star) Capt A. Downie (Dakota pilot)

Great Set Of 4 WW2 RAF Medals (Inc Italy Star) Capt A. Downie (Dakota pilot)

Great Set Of 4 WW2 RAF Medals (Inc Italy Star) Capt A. Downie (Dakota pilot)

He was the pilot of Dakota II FZ644, hence the title of Captain. Sgt A Downie, Captain (Pilot). The crew knew the supplies were vital to the Army and stayed in the area until 1900 hours when they were able to drop the supplies.

Wwii Korea USMC Marine Officer Fighter Pilot Uniform Named Air Medal

Wwii Korea USMC Marine Officer Fighter Pilot Uniform Named Air Medal

Wwii Korea USMC Marine Officer Fighter Pilot Uniform Named Air Medal

Wwii Korea USMC Marine Officer Fighter Pilot Uniform Named Air Medal

Wwii Korea USMC Marine Officer Fighter Pilot Uniform Named Air Medal

Wwii Korea USMC Marine Officer Fighter Pilot Uniform Named Air Medal

Wwii Korea USMC Marine Officer Fighter Pilot Uniform Named Air Medal

Wwii Korea USMC Marine Officer Fighter Pilot Uniform Named Air Medal

Wwii Korea USMC Marine Officer Fighter Pilot Uniform Named Air Medal

Wwii Korea USMC Marine Officer Fighter Pilot Uniform Named Air Medal

This uniform belong to John T. Williamson who served during World War II and Korean War as a fighter pilot. During WWII he served in the VMF-482 and VMF-471. He served in a few fighter squadrons belonging to 2nd MAW during Korean War. I believe he earned 3 air medals. He would have also been awarded many medals including asiatic Pacific campaign metal, American campaign, WWII victory, Korean War, national defense, etc… He rose to the rank of captain. This would have been the last uniform he wore before retiring from marines. The uniform is missing the top button. This would be a great restoration and research project. Pictures are a part of the description so please see carefully. Please don’t hesitate to send me an offer. So please let me know if you are interested in more than one item.

WW2 British Royal Air Force Pilot Wings, Air Crew Europe Star Grouping

WW2 British Royal Air Force Pilot Wings, Air Crew Europe Star Grouping

WW2 British Royal Air Force Pilot Wings, Air Crew Europe Star Grouping

WW2 British Royal Air Force Pilot Wings, Air Crew Europe Star Grouping

WW2 British Royal Air Force Pilot Wings, Air Crew Europe Star Grouping

WW2 British Royal Air Force Pilot Wings, Air Crew Europe Star Grouping

WW2 British Royal Air Force Pilot Wings, Air Crew Europe Star Grouping

WW2 British Royal Air Force Pilot Wings, Air Crew Europe Star Grouping

WW2 British Royal Air Force Pilot Wings, Air Crew Europe Star Grouping

WW2 British Royal Air Force Pilot Wings, Air Crew Europe Star Grouping

A superb archive of badges and medals of an RAF pilot in the Second World War. The pilot wings, along with embroidered Warrant Officer aircrew badge, the medals as issued, with slip; 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, and War Medal. Please see my other listings for more interesting and useful items; including many more wartime collectibles. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “apex-restoration” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Republic of Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei Darussalam, Cayman Islands, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Macau, Monaco, Maldives, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Era: 1914-1945
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Service: Air Force
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Featured Refinements: Medal Group
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

WW2 772 Sqdn Pilot group Acting Sub Lieutenant M G Spicer R. N. V. R

WW2 772 Sqdn Pilot group Acting Sub Lieutenant M G Spicer R. N. V. R

WW2 772 Sqdn Pilot group Acting Sub Lieutenant M G Spicer R. N. V. R

WW2 772 Sqdn Pilot group Acting Sub Lieutenant M G Spicer R. N. V. R

WW2 772 Sqdn Pilot group Acting Sub Lieutenant M G Spicer R. N. V. R

WW2 772 Sqdn Pilot group Acting Sub Lieutenant M G Spicer R. N. V. R

WW2 772 Sqdn Pilot group Acting Sub Lieutenant M G Spicer R. N. V. R

Offered is a WWII group of medals as issued to Temporary Sub Lieutenant M G Spicer of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. The group consists of: Pacific Star, 1939-45 Star and War Medal. It is contained in the official carton of issue and addressed to. Mr M G Spicer, 23 Collingham Place, London, SW5. Naval records show M G Spicer as a Pilot serving with 772 Squadron 23rd July 1944. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “john8150_0″ and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Featured Refinements: Medal Group
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Service: Navy
  • Era: 1914-1945

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

10797? German post WW2 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

Original German Luftwaffe post WW2 / 1957 pattern Air Force Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION – PERFECTLY WORKING PIN DEVICE / NICE ST&L (STEINHAUER UND LUECK) MADE LATER PERIOD EXAMPLE WITH OPEN HINGEBLOCK. FEW FACTS ABOUT 1957 PATTERN AWARDS. In 1957 the West German government authorised replacement Iron Crosses with an Oak Leaf Cluster in place of the swastika, similar to the Iron Crosses of 1813, 1870, and 1914, which could be worn by World War II Iron Cross recipients. The 1957 law also authorised de-Nazified versions of most other World War II-era decorations (except those specifically associated with Nazi Party organizations, such as SS Long Service medals, or with the expansion of the German Reich, such as the medals for the annexation of Austria, the Sudetenland, and the Memel region). The main government contract to manufacture and supply these new de-nazified WW2 1957 official decorations went to the world famous German firm Steinhauer & Lueck, Luedenscheid Germany. Knights Crosses, Iron Crosses, Wound Badges, Tank Assault Badges etc were re-designed by Steinhauer & Lück – often with the oak-leaf spray replacing the swastika, with S&L having the sole patent rights to all WW2 1957 German decorations. S&L did not have the whole monopoly on medal making, other famous firms such as Deschler & Sohn, BH Maher and Juncker also manufactured these new German decorations. Lüdenscheid is situated between the cities Dortmund and Bonn. It was here that one of the youngest medal firms was founded in 1889 by August Steinhauer and Gustav Adolf Lück. The first production began in a cellar, the customer base continued to increase. A property was bought at 51 Hochstrasse which is still home for this famous company today. During WW2 Steinhauer & Lück produced medals and badges, like the famous Knights Cross and many other types of medals and badges. In 1957 this company was awarded the contract to produce all the newly re-designed legal WW2 1957 de-nazified decorations, plus the contract to manufacture all of Germany’s official decorations including Germany’s highest order the Bundesverdienstkreuz. Only a very limited number of original WW2 1957 medals are still produced, mainly Iron Crosses, German Cross Gold & Silver & Wound Badges and are considered 100% genuine by the German Government. HISTORY OF THE AWARD. Luftwaffe Pilot / Observer Badge – Herman Göring, replacing the Aircrew Badge that had existed since 1933, officially instituted the Combined Pilot-Observer Badge on January 19, 1935. As the name implies, the badge was to be awarded to personnel who qualified as both pilot and observer. The badge’s measurements and design are identical in every respect to the Pilot’s Badge. It consists on an eagle in flight, surrounded by an oval laurel and oak leaves wreath. The difference between the Pilot-Observer and the Pilot’s badge is that the eagle is polished silver and the wreath finished in gold. The eagle is soldered to the wreath by 2 round rivets, and sometimes has a space between the claws while others not. As the other Luftwaffe badges, it was manufactured in tombak, aluminum, and zinc. A cloth version existed, with embroidered bullion or cotton threads (pictured below). And a Pilots-Observer Badge with Diamonds was also awarded. The badge was rendered in a presentation case covered with simulated dark blue leather with the designation printed in gold letters on the lid (pictured above). The inner lining varied according to the manufacture, from satin and velvet to flocage and paper. It was entered in the “solbuch” and a document accompanied the award. As with most War Badges, the Pilot-Observer Badge was worn on the uniform upper left pocket. As mentioned in the introduction, the award was presented to all Luftwaffe personnel who qualified as both a pilot and an observer. It was also awarded in special cases to foreigners in recognition of special services to the Luftwaffe, and was usually presented to attaches from Axis Allies nation upon their return to their home. The number of presentations is not known to the authors at this time. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “a..anderson” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Country/ Organization: Germany
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Service: Air Force
  • Era: 1945-Present

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WW2 Pilot Wings 2 Star Defence & War Medal Frame Battle of Britain

WW2 Pilot Wings 2 Star Defence & War Medal Frame Battle of Britain

WW2 Pilot Wings 2 Star Defence & War Medal Frame Battle of Britain

WW2 Pilot Wings 2 Star Defence & War Medal Frame Battle of Britain

WW2 Pilot Wings 2 Star Defence & War Medal Frame Battle of Britain

Poppy Medal Framing offer a WW2 Wings Frame for WW2 Pilots Wings space for photo or our photo plate above apertures for 2 WW2 Stars and Defence and War Medals with space for optional nameplate in sky blue velvet coated framed board. The item on offer is the framed board only! No wings or medals or photoplate or nameplate are included and are pictured to illustrate the frame once completed. We can supply cloth pilots wings and photoplate or nameplate as required and replica medals as required. If a different wing is required ie Polish Pilot wings (which we also produce as replicas) or a half brevet ie Air Gunner, Navigator etc this can all be produced as well as a differing medal layout as required costs dependent on type and number of medals. We can also supply our replica medals. The photos show a frame with wings only inserted and then a completed frame we produced for a client compiled with our plates and replica medals for illustration only of a completed frame. The medals are easily inserted into our frames with the back being removed and the medals placed into the individual apertures and the back being replaced for a quality wall display. A UK pound coin is photographed for scale and is NOT included. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “gunner100″ and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Service: Air Force
  • Era: 1914-1945

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance

Gear-Medals-Japanese & Australian Souvenirs-w/Provenance. This World War II. Belonged to USAAF WWII Veteran: Mr. With Superb Provenance: An Incredible Museum Quality Home Display Lot- See All Below. Lower Michigan, and began extensive research on all. There is provenance & detailed history for these items- and more to discover for whomever buys this fabulous lot of USAAF WWII history. Flight Helmet type A-11 & Canvas liner Type A-9, RARE-B-1 Summer Flying Cap w/field written/drawn name of owner (Sobak) & USAAF Winged Art- see pics, Pilots well used Ray Bans, in original case, RARE Imperial Japanese Army Hanko Inksan, (not translated yet- name of Officer/soldier or Unit)- see pictures, USAAF large pith helmet- liner & chin straps. 50 shells w/1943 Australian King George VI Good Luck pennies welded onto base, numerous medals, bars/ribbons: Weapons load out- for P-38 or P-400 fighters used by the 8. FG-(inert) linked Hispano-Suiza 20mm. Ammo boxes (no repack stencil, original loadout ammo box) with Pacific Theater API/Tracer-Incendiary, numerous cap & lapel badges, interesting & funny comic, Fighter-Bomber Tactics issued 6-30-1943- and more- see all below. Steve Sobak is listed in book front as a contributor of data to the authors for The 36. Fighter Squadron- Attack & Conquer: The 8. Fighter Group in WWII by John C. Stanway & Lawrence J. Steve Sobaks WW2 service record. National Personnel Records Center have received & acknowledged this request. EVetRecs site notes that they are operating under severely reduced capacity via PANDEMIC related backlogs. Squadron The Flying Fiends- squadron name since 1917 , of the 8. Flew the following aircraft in combat during WW2: P-39 & and its British Export Version the P-400 (w/20mm cannon), Variants of the P-40, The P-47 & P-38 variants- one of a small group that flew all of these types in Combat- P-38s of the 36. Squadron were the First P-38 units to attack the Japanese mainland AND- P-38s of the 36. Squadron also flew escort for the two Imperial Japanese Surrender Aircraft (White painted BETTY bombers with Green Crosses painted on them) to Ie Shima, where the Surrender Party transferred to USAAF transport aircraft for flight to the Philippines. Squadron & the 8. Saw extensive combat from 1942 until the end of the war. Virtually all of the Squadrons & groups personnel experienced heavy Japanese air bombardment & others attacks from New Guinea in 42 through the Philippines in 1944/45, where many of groups non-pilots earned air medals for extensive prolonged exposure to Japanese attacks. Detailed Item List Below. The Southwest Pacific 5. Air Force & the 8. Squadron The Flying Fiends experienced heavy combat with the Japanese from 1942 until the end of the war. ALSO- in researching this LOT of Mr. Sobaks, I have come across some excellent high quality HDR COLOR 16/8mm filmed Video Links to 8. Squadron- will list these at bottom. USAAF Leather Flight Helmet TYPE A-11, SPEC: 3189, Contracted to Fox Chase Knitting Mills Inc. Miller Parachute Division ear receivers, receiver jack, size Extra-large- all straps, snaps, buckles excellent & solid- wiring is firm & excellent. Army Air Force Markings clear makers marks and codes etc. Flight Helmet- Summer Canvas also used as a liner for flight helmet type A-11 above-SPEC-H-15, war produced by Bates Shoe Co, Type A-9 all straps, snaps, buckles excellent & solid- wiring is firm & excellent. USAAF B-1 Summer Flying Cap -RARE – hand stenciled left to right- spelled as written-: 8th GrouP SoBak- (below Sobak-hand stenciled USAAF wings) 36. Pilot/USAAF Crew Ray Ban Sunglasses- all original in well-worn brown leather case, wire wrap around ears stems. Condition: two petite chips to lens. Imperial Japanese Army: Hanko /Inksan seal/chop in stunningly well-made leather with chain: Wood Hanko stamp measures 2.5 inches long by. 5-inch-wide- leather carrying case with IJA Star & chain measures 3.5 inches 1.5 inches wide. USAAF- Tropical Pith Helmet with chin straps is extremely lightweight- liner is in excellent condition and functional- shows field use- but solid in all- no tag or label. 50 caliber machine gun shells welded to base of shells- are Australian George VI Pennies, dated 1943 one showing heads the other showing tails: spent projectiles are inverted inside of shells interestingly, 1 is armor piercing & 1 is tracer- you can feel the weight difference between heads or tails if used for games of chance or a change of duty flip the holder would know which was heads and which was tails simply by feel. 50 caliber ammunition boxes WW2 side open metal flat folding handles- AMM. 50M2- 1 made by Modern with USAAF Pacific Fighter Group load out 105 CAL. 50 LINKED 2AP 2I-ITR, 1 made by United- paint is original and excellent on both. American Campaign Medal with ribbon, paper wrapped in original box. United States World War II Medal & ribbon paper wrapped in original box + same medal & ribbon no box. 6 LINKED Hispano-Suiza 20mm shell casings (inert) from P-38/P-39- dated 1943. Air Force Officer Cap Cover Badge. 1 USAAF lapel pin with screw clasp. WW2 USMC Globe & Anchor 1 Large hat badge & 2 shoulder- heavy gauge brass with screw backs assumed swapped with Lt. 1 gold pilot propeller wings uniform lapel badge. 1 British War Relief Society Lapel Pin- appears to be early war. 1 wrist bracelet machined from aircraft aluminum reading Guam with large link steel chain. 1 USSAF Intelligence illustrated Booklet: Bomber and Fighter Tactics in Combat 7 December 1941 30 June 1943 for fighter/bomber pilots and aircrew, issued June 1943. USAAF Manual 35-155-1 Coming Home 6/23/1945- Condition Excellent. Public Affairs Pamphlet 102: Veterans Guide- Separation Center- 1945- Condition Excellent. 1943- After Victory- prepared by STATE of FLORIDA- to attract coming home service personal to move to Florida- (1943)- prepared by Nathan Mayo, Commissioner of Agriculture, Tallahassee, Condition Excellent. 1 rare war comic- Home was never Like This! Barrows, Consolidated Book Publishers- Condition Excellent. Fighter Group Association Pin. One US Dollar sized thick leather roundel from Santa Maria Museum of flight, stamped with a P-38 fighter. 1 Veterans of Foreign Wars Life Member pin. 1 1920s/1940s screw back Cadillac coat of arms- (it was in with WW2 items) N/C. Bought to research & study this lot. There are over 500 photographs in this book as well as a brilliant history. YouTube Video Links of the 8tyh FG/36. In New Guinea & Australia. Original color film- filmed by 8. FG Colonel Ken Gerrish, HDR digitized by U. Interview with World War II Fighter Pilot Dino Cerutti. Pilot interview links direct to late war 8. P-38 pilot Dino Cerutti: recorded in 2018! P-38/P-47/P-39 WW2 Fighter Pilot Interview- Blue 2- Lew Lockhart- 171 Missions. By ChopperGirl; September, 2017. Attack & Conquer: The 8. Additional Research Data material Aces Against Japan author Eric Hammel: Chapter 1, The Novice Don McGee, USAAF, 36. Combat over Port Moresby May 1. 1942; Chapter 8, Meeting Engagement 1. Squadron, New Guinea, November 15, 1943: Chapter 8, Crippled 1. Squadron, Cape Gloucestor, December 26. 1943 This book is not included with this LOT- from Sellers private library. The item “WW2 USAAF 5th AF 8th FG 36th Sq Pilot Gear/Medals/Japanese/Australian Provenance” is in sale since Friday, August 6, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment”. The seller is “redaug61″ and is located in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Region of Origin: United States
  • P-39 AIRCOBRA FIGHTERS: 1942-1944
  • P-47 FIGHTERS: 1943-1945
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • P-400 FIGHTERS (EXPORTED TO BRITAIN): 1942-1944
  • WW2- United States Army Air Force: 5th Air Force, 8th Fighter Group, 36th Squadron
  • U.S.A.A.F. FIGHTER SQUADRONS-PACIFIC: 1942-1945
  • WW2 PACIFIC THEATRE FIGHTER GROUP: 1942-1945
  • U.S.A.A.F 5TH AIR FORCE- PACIFIC: 1943-1945
  • SOUTHWEST PACIFIC WW2 FIGHTERS: 1942-1945
  • P-40 FIGHTERS: 1942-1944
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)