KASTAUFFER Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share #51 Posted June 4, 2014 The engraving style on this one is the latest official style from the 1946-47 time period and they bring less than the earlier versions especially the 10 line DFC engraving styles. They seem to even bring less than the earlier fancy engraved Navy AMs. They are scarce, but are not as "pretty" as the earlier ones. You are fortunate to have an example regardless of how it is engraved. Your next mission is to find his AM and PH. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted June 4, 2014 Share #52 Posted June 4, 2014 Bringing this back up with a new ID This is a very scarce ID book to a USMC Radar Operator with a night fighter squadron. MVC-052L.JPG MVC-053L.JPG Here is the rest of the grouping to go with your ID Kurt. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffP Posted June 5, 2014 Share #53 Posted June 5, 2014 Hmmmm, I am intrigued by the fact that the ID card issued after he completed the course refers to him as an. . . Aircraft Intercept Radar Operator If anything, it is interesting to say the least. . . if you get what I mean. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share #54 Posted June 21, 2014 Hi Cliff, I missed those! I also have his Flight Logbook. I have noticed that the radar IDs I have seen, seem to be from July 1945 or later. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share #55 Posted July 26, 2014 Here is one I just acquired to an unfortunate Aviator who was killed in an accident in 1943. He was on a training flight off of the USS Nassau when he crashed his plane on San Clemente Island on April 22,1943. He died in a hospital the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share #56 Posted September 27, 2014 Naval Aviator Certificate to a US Navy F9F Panther pilot who flew with VF-52 . He shot down a MIG Jet using his guns on November 18, 1950. He was one of only 13 US Navy pilots who shot down planes during the Korean War. He was a 1946 US Naval Academy Graduate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share #57 Posted September 27, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share #58 Posted September 27, 2014 Naval Aviator ID from 1939 to a 1934 US Naval Academy Graduate. During WWII he was the Exec on the USS Anzio / USS Coral Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share #59 Posted September 27, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark leonard Posted September 27, 2014 Share #60 Posted September 27, 2014 Very nice group to a KW Mig killer !...............Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted February 22, 2015 Share #61 Posted February 22, 2015 Just picked this one up. Missing the photo side of the ID, but Corpus Christi Aviators are tough to find. I also managed to find his photo with his graduating class in one of my copies of the Slipstream (Mark V). John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share #62 Posted March 12, 2015 Here is my newest ID book I acquired at the SOS. He was a 1933 graduate of the USNA who earned his wings in 1937. During WWII he commanded VB-11 for a brief period of time and later the Commander of SBD's based on Guadalcanal in 1942-43. The wing is a beautiful example of 1930's bullion work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted March 12, 2015 Share #63 Posted March 12, 2015 Another nice addition Kurt! You've got to love that bullion Aviator wing! I enjoy seeing this thread resurface every few months with freshly found treasures added. I was kicking around pinning this thread, but fear it may get lost in plain view. Thanks for your efforts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted April 26, 2015 Share #64 Posted April 26, 2015 Frederick C. Hawkes, Corsair pilot with VMF-311, KIA 23 April 1944. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbolinger Posted July 10, 2016 Share #65 Posted July 10, 2016 great thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share #66 Posted March 5, 2017 1929 dated Naval Aviator ID book to a Vice Admiral whose 2 highest decorations were the DSM and the Silver Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted March 5, 2017 Share #67 Posted March 5, 2017 Very nice addition. Aviator id's seem to be increasingly difficult to find. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark leonard Posted March 9, 2017 Share #68 Posted March 9, 2017 Hi Kurt The Pirie ID is very impressive. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share #69 Posted March 9, 2017 Hi Kurt The Pirie ID is very impressive. Mark Thanks Mark! I was happy to find this one. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share #70 Posted May 21, 2017 ID to a Navy Cross recipient from the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Served with VT-24 on the USS Belleau Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share #71 Posted May 21, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share #72 Posted August 26, 2018 My newest one. An enlisted Aviation Pilot who was later commissioned an Ensign and became a Naval Aviator. Both sets of cards are in the wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted August 26, 2018 Share #73 Posted August 26, 2018 Ensign Samuel D. Coulter, USNR, entered active military service with the Navy in 1942. He became a qualified pilot on 14 November 1944, and received his instrument ticket on that same date. He was killed in a crash two mies at sea off Sanford, FL. His grouping consists of a Portrait photo, small duplicate photo as shown, his dog tags, his wallet with cards, and his Aviator Certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted August 26, 2018 Share #74 Posted August 26, 2018 Admiral John S. McCain commanded the entire aviation elements in the Pacific and the West Coast. When he achieved flag rank, he was permitted to continue to fly, but with the requirement that he has a co-pilot. His grouping is very massive to include his medals, commendations, orders, photos, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted August 26, 2018 Share #75 Posted August 26, 2018 One of his many portrait photos and his metal and bullion wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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