bazelot Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share #1251 Posted February 7, 2018 This one is not strictly WWII as it has post war components and looks like a perfect setup for the Korean War. Helmet is WWII vintage with added reinforced oxy snaps, post war mike and post war receivers. The helmet was modified by having a good luck ribbon added to the rear. the brow was cut off and the mike was also customized. I bought it because while not strictly WWII it is a perfect example of a Korean war flight helmet with added personal touches that I like so much . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share #1252 Posted February 7, 2018 More pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share #1253 Posted February 9, 2018 3 more to post pics of. Anyone wants to post theirs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted February 10, 2018 Share #1254 Posted February 10, 2018 Nice to hear it Tom. In free time can you post a story and pic of your 1065 B8 goggle's from USN aviator groupings. Thanks, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share #1255 Posted February 10, 2018 Nice to hear it Tom. In free time can you post a story and pic of your 1065 B8 goggle's from USN aviator groupings. Thanks, Jerry Sure, what do you want to know? I can post pics of them if you want but they are just regular B8 goggles. Both have the B8 on one side but only one has the USAAF marking on the other side, the other one only has the round outline with nothing in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted February 11, 2018 Share #1256 Posted February 11, 2018 I just asking about story of these goggles, pilot story, type of helmet which with came from etc.... Regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share #1257 Posted February 11, 2018 I just asking about story of these goggles, pilot story, type of helmet which with came from etc.... Regards, Jerry One came with the huge Sorensen grouping and the over one with the Tiffin grouping (I believe you have one of his nametags) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted February 11, 2018 Share #1258 Posted February 11, 2018 Thanks for answer. Yes I remember a Tiffin grouping. That was amazing stuff for sure. From what I noticed from this thread: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/226170-huge-wwii-navy-pilot-grouping-okinawa/ He got two pairs of Navy M1944 goggles: early 44 dated one (strap is made from elastic and normal material) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted February 11, 2018 Share #1259 Posted February 11, 2018 late 45 dated example (all elastic strap). Or there were a third pair which are not on the photos. Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share #1260 Posted February 11, 2018 The one on the AN6542 are the B8: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted February 11, 2018 Share #1261 Posted February 11, 2018 Okay if they are B8 marked, this is something different than 1065 goggle. Look at strap, are different 1065 vs B8/1068. This kind of strap with goggle above I guess is last WW2 version B8/1068 goggle... that is interesting that USN pilot have a full USAAF goggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted February 11, 2018 Share #1262 Posted February 11, 2018 and the goggle B8/1068 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share #1263 Posted February 11, 2018 you are correct they are the full AAF B8 goggles. Not that weird. I also have a painted USAAF ANS-31A flight suit complete with AAF star and wings on the sleeve named to a VP118 (the Pettit) crewmember. THis one came with pictures, his helmet and goggles and a few other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted February 11, 2018 Share #1264 Posted February 11, 2018 I remember this suit also but didnt noticed from photos a AAF stenciled on sleeve. Good point. I saw also AAF contracted vest B4 used by Navy pilot but for sure it is untypical and a little bit werid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share #1265 Posted February 11, 2018 I actually own 4 Navy helmets that are named to AAF pilots so it went both ways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted February 12, 2018 Share #1266 Posted February 12, 2018 For sure it were a very sporadic cases... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share #1267 Posted March 19, 2018 This my latest display with my 1092W Lift the Dot volcano helmet. My mannequin is now fully equipped for winter flight with M446A pants, M-445A jacket and M380B shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted March 19, 2018 Share #1268 Posted March 19, 2018 Tom, As always,a great display! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 19, 2018 Share #1269 Posted March 19, 2018 Great display, its always fun to do something a little more out of the mainstream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 19, 2018 Share #1270 Posted March 19, 2018 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dustin Posted March 19, 2018 Share #1272 Posted March 19, 2018 These garments were used on operations with units especially in Alaska and operating in the North Atlantic. This is a pilot aboard the USS Ranger, June 1943 preparing for high altitude flight in extreme cold for anti submarine duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 19, 2018 Share #1273 Posted March 19, 2018 VP-62, January 1944, Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 19, 2018 Share #1274 Posted March 19, 2018 The ensemble on the mannequin except different ear cups but principally the same set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 19, 2018 Share #1275 Posted March 19, 2018 For some more flavor. VPB-139 in Alaska. The guy kneeling middle has the trousers in-zipped across his lap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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