censlenov Posted March 24, 2012 Share #1 Posted March 24, 2012 As part of a recent auction lot i managed to get this RAF uniform. The Pilot was one of 244 Americans to fly in the Eagle squadrons. The hat is named to a pilot officer Care. Through some prelim research I've learned a Pilot Officer Raymond C "Bud" Care flew with 71 squadron RAF from 1941-43 in 43 he was transferred to the USAAF where he went on to earn 6 kills and one probable. In 1944 he was brought down by flak and spent the remainder of the war as a POW. First up the cap. I apologize for the quality of the pics new camera + bad lighting = crappy pics Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted March 24, 2012 The officers trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted March 24, 2012 The Jacket. The patches are period English produced pieces. The interior lining is blue with sleeves lined with a material matching the trouser lining. This is quite an interesting piece and i doubt many are still around. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alonzo Posted March 24, 2012 Share #4 Posted March 24, 2012 Hey Chris; Awesome Eagle Squadron item...looking forward to seeing it in person. Thanks for sharing on the forum. Cheers Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted March 24, 2012 Share #5 Posted March 24, 2012 Really great set! Your lot really produced a great piece! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 24, 2012 Share #6 Posted March 24, 2012 Top-notch uniform. I like the way he "Americanized" his visor hat! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted March 26, 2012 Top-notch uniform. I like the way he "Americanized" his visor hat! :thumbsup: Gentlemen thanks for the comments. It's a great piece and i was surprised it was in the lotas the poor lot description had no indication of it being there. Love the "Americanized" comment and very true!! It's only a temporary addition to the collection as I have limited room and do not collect RAF/USAAF items. Hmmmm i think i know someone who does though Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 26, 2012 Share #8 Posted March 26, 2012 Gentlemen thanks for the comments. It's a great piece and i was surprised it was in the lotas the poor lot description had no indication of it being there. Love the "Americanized" comment and very true!! It's only a temporary addition to the collection as I have limited room and do not collect RAF/USAAF items. Hmmmm i think i know someone who does though Cheers Chris No self-respecting RAF officer would remove the stiffener from his visor hat! Not done, old boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted March 26, 2012 Share #9 Posted March 26, 2012 Wonderful! ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted March 26, 2012 Share #10 Posted March 26, 2012 Outstanding! You won't find those everyday. Thanks for sharing! Medicine Hat isn't that far from my RAF DFC recipiant's home town of Bow Island! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted March 27, 2012 Share #11 Posted March 27, 2012 Capt. Raymond C “Bud” Care, Angola, IN. 334th Fighter Squadron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted March 27, 2012 Share #12 Posted March 27, 2012 U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 about Raymond C Care Name: Raymond C Care Service Info.: COL US AIR FORCE WORLD WAR II, KOREA Birth Date: 30 Mar 1918 Death Date: 3 Apr 1987 Service Start Date: 23 Sep 1942 Interment Date: 7 Apr 1987 Cemetery: Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Cemetery Address: 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78209 Buried At: Section 8 Site 1575 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted March 27, 2012 Share #13 Posted March 27, 2012 Wow! A Hoosier?! This group just got even nicer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croix de Guerre Posted March 27, 2012 Share #14 Posted March 27, 2012 1930 United States Federal Census about Raymond C Care Name: Raymond C Care Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1918 Birthplace: Indiana Race: White Home in 1930: Pleasant, Steuben, Indiana Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Name: Charles F Care Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Name: Celia P Care Mother's Birthplace: Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted March 28, 2012 I found some interesting links about Care when i was trolling the net last night http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/p-4...re-28july43.jpg http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/p-4...re-26june43.jpg http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/p-4...are-16aug43.jpg http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/p-4...are-21feb44.jpg His Aug 16th engagement is really impressive. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted March 28, 2012 Share #16 Posted March 28, 2012 Although I do not collect uniforms, I really do appreciat the history of your find....congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted March 28, 2012 Share #17 Posted March 28, 2012 I found some interesting links about Care when i was trolling the net last night http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/p-4...re-28july43.jpg http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/p-4...re-26june43.jpg http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/p-4...are-16aug43.jpg http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/p-4...are-21feb44.jpg His Aug 16th engagement is really impressive. Cheers Chris Those after action reports are great aren't they! I forgot to let you know they were out there. I have a grouping to a guy that flew with Care and was a ace as well. I had found these same reports. They are really great to read! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share #18 Posted March 28, 2012 Whilst browsing the forum looking for other Eagle Squadron items i came across another thread with a jacket purported to be to a DSO DFC winner. The jacket turned out to be duff but there was a litle piece of miss information in the thread. In determining authenticity someone had stated that the Eagles should be mirrored so when sewn on both eagles should be facng to the center of the chest. This alarmed me a little as my jacket most certainly does NOT have "mirrored eagles" a quick search has showed that eagles should be as found on my jacket and that a person should be alarmed if infact they ARE mirrored please see the attached period photos Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share #19 Posted March 28, 2012 Reade Tilley's uniform in the National Airforce museum also appears to have the same patches as above. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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