Sabrejet Posted June 11, 2012 "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted June 11, 2012 "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted June 11, 2012 M. De Trez also has a ton of top-notch Fallschirmjager stuff on display, but it's beyond the scope of this forum. "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted June 11, 2012 This thread just keeps on getting better and better. I held that Winters M-42 in my hands back in 1992. Dick and I became friends back then and met at Hardees for lunch at least once a month. A man to be admired and model oneself after. I had no idea De Trez got that jacket. M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ken88 Posted June 11, 2012 Can't tell you much about it yet, but he'll soon have more space to display the 'other' division of his collection.... :thumbsup: That's awesome! Thanks for telling! :thumbsup: 'Kzien eki kerieus "The battle belonged that morning to the thin wet line of khaki that dragged itself ashore on the channel coast of France." - General Omar Bradley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knight39 Posted June 12, 2012 I hope to go there someday Looking For WWI Painted Helmets WWII M1s Marked WWI 361st infantry 91st division Uren, George H., Pvt., Co. D WWII US Navy Ernest Uren Afghanistan 2005 OEF VI D co. 113 AVN CW3 Thomas W Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted June 12, 2012 Where are the comments from all the bigtime helmet guys?? This is good stuff! **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Carter Posted June 12, 2012 ....not on page 1 and 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harlan Posted June 13, 2012 THANKS for taking the time to post all of those great photos, Ian - It was almost like taking a tour. As far as what's available for display, we have the same problem at the CAF's museum with having too much stuff donated and not enough room in our large museum to show it. There is a big storage room full to the ceiling. Sometimes we try to incorporate some new items to different diorama scenes, but taking apart a whole section and installing a new one is really tough. There's just so much you can fit in - so it can become a bit 'sticky' with donor's feelings and found it was much better to take the donated items (Usually odd Parts, or log books, etc) and thank them profusely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kammo-man Posted June 13, 2012 outstanding effort ................. in every way . Isnt it great that this exists . Vive Liberty . owen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKYLINE DRIVE Posted June 13, 2012 Can't tell you much about it yet, but he'll soon have more space to display the 'other' division of his collection.... :thumbsup: He sur has projects all over Europe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted June 13, 2012 Seeing as how we've begun discussing the various D-Day museums, I'd like to make an observation, having visited all of them. It concerns the quality of the mannequins....not neccesarily what's on the mannequins but the mannequins themselves. The vast majority are what I'd call "pretty-boy" store mannequins. It doesn't matter if you smear their faces with camo paint...they still look like "pretty boys"! These days, the best museums have moved away from this and have ultra-realistic mannequins. I think it was Johan who previously posted some pics from the USMC museum and the Battle of the Bulge museum in Belgium, both of which have such ultra-realistic mannequins, which serve to raise the quality of their displays considerably. The D-Day museums would do well to follow their example, IMHO. "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted June 13, 2012 $$$$$$$$$$$ Do they have it ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted June 13, 2012 $$$$$$$$$$$ Do they have it ???? I realize there are financial implications M, but these are tourist hot-spots with quite a high foot-fall @ around €8 a pop! Museums shouldn't stand still. They need to keep up with the times, IMHO. Contrast the two below. "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corpsmancollector Posted June 13, 2012 Ian (and others), thanks for taking the time to post numerous photos and build this topic. It's a corker! I haven't visited the American sector in Normandy yet (maybe next year...), so this was a great virtual tour. Great job! :thumbsup: Will WWII USMC & USN - CAMOUFLAGE / CORPSMAN / PARAMARINE / MARINE RAIDER / DENIM / DECK JACKETS. VIETNAM - CAMOUFLAGE / SF / 'IN-COUNTRY' ITEMS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted June 13, 2012 Ian (and others), thanks for taking the time to post numerous photos and build this topic. It's a corker! I haven't visited the American sector in Normandy yet (maybe next year...), so this was a great virtual tour. Great job! :thumbsup: Will Thanks Will. See you at "Flying legends" later this month? Ian "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king802 Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks Will. See you at "Flying legends" later this month? Ian A bit off topic - but i'll be there too. looking forward to seeing the P47G Fly :thumbsup: Rich Collector of Fixed bail M1 Helmets https://m.facebook.com/M1Helmet/ "The dreams of Empire lure the hearts of Kings - and so men die" Burma, 1944 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted June 13, 2012 A bit off topic - but i'll be there too. looking forward to seeing the P47G Fly :thumbsup: Rich We must arrange a hook-up Rich? "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corpsmancollector Posted June 13, 2012 Apologies gents, but not this year for me sadly! Possibly Beltring in July :thumbsup: Will WWII USMC & USN - CAMOUFLAGE / CORPSMAN / PARAMARINE / MARINE RAIDER / DENIM / DECK JACKETS. VIETNAM - CAMOUFLAGE / SF / 'IN-COUNTRY' ITEMS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtdorango Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks for posting all the helmet eye candy!!!!!..... :w00t: .....mike :thumbsup: Always looking for and buying 50's era 11th Airborne/ 187th ARCT/ 82nd Airborne tac mark painted jump helmets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks for posting all the helmet eye candy!!!!!..... :w00t: .....mike :thumbsup: C'etait mon plaisir! :thumbsup: "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted June 13, 2012 PIN THIS THREAD!! This is a great reference thread for the future..... :thumbsup: Where else are there helmets like these that have been all organized and pictured. ONLY ON THE USMF. **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Willaert Posted June 13, 2012 I think it was Johan who previously posted some pics from the USMC museum and the Battle of the Bulge museum in Belgium, both of which have such ultra-realistic mannequins, which serve to raise the quality of their displays considerably. The D-Day museums would do well to follow their example, IMHO. Following Ian's post above, here are links to topics about those museums I started some time ago http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...howtopic=121812 Sadly the topic I once posted of the USMC Museum seems to have vanished into cyberspace... Johan '29th,Let's Go!' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks Johan. An object lesson on how to present museum mannequins! :thumbsup: "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted June 13, 2012 Unbelievably realistic! :w00t: Just compare it with this. That "pretty boy" mannequin is meant to be Ike!! :w00t: "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
