littlebuddy Posted August 18, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 18, 2013 After much deliberation with not having any kind of mannequin to display my gear , my good lady said "put it on and ill take some pics" so off i went and decided to try it all on !! these are the first pics of my flight gear all together for the first time ever ! all the items are original as im sure you would have guessed i will detail the items accordingly LB Starting at the top helmet type A11 goggles type b8 oxygen mask type A14 glasses sun type an6531 life vest type B4 jacket type B10 flight pants type A9 gloves type a10 with rayon liners boots type a1 (as i havnt got any original A6a's YET! but they are exactly the same as the A6a ) i dont think i have forgotten anything !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sabrejet Posted August 18, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 18, 2013 Hey....lookin' good Carl! We'll make a fighter jockey of you yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted August 18, 2013 My hat goes off to all those brave young men who had to wear all this gear plus a chute !! i was sweating just trying it on !!! never mind "driving a bird" !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted August 18, 2013 I have done this one to show the original "bancroft flighter" crusher and the headset along with the B15 AGAIN SUNGLASSES ARE THE an6531 ( because i wear glasses, the sunglasses are worn to try and keep the pics authentic ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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littlebuddy Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted August 18, 2013 I do hope you are enjoying these pics as much as i have taking them LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted August 18, 2013 Share #9 Posted August 18, 2013 Are we back in '43???!! Looks good Carl - I'll catch up to you hopefully one day...THUMBS UP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted August 18, 2013 Are we back in '43???!! Looks good Carl - I'll catch up to you hopefully one day...THUMBS UP!! Hold on to your joy stick as there is more to come !! no point in having all this gear and not showing it off!! LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted August 18, 2013 the B9 parka and A9 flight pants with a pair of Type A12 mittens on the head is the classic B2 cold weather cap this one is made by SHAW BARTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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littlebuddy Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted August 18, 2013 Type B11 PARKA with type a9 flight pants there are a few differences between both parkas namely the B9 being quilted and the B11 being an alpaca lined the B11 has take up straps on the wrists as well where the b9 did not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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littlebuddy Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted August 18, 2013 due to my size i cant show you the Type A8 flight pants being worn they are a massive size 46-48 !!!! I look like the michellin man in them !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 18, 2013 Share #18 Posted August 18, 2013 Perfect for those harsh northern winters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted August 18, 2013 i would just like to add that most of the above gear i inherited from my late uncle without whom i would have never got into the USAAF collecting mode , and also to a couple or 3 members on this forum who have so kindly helped me accumulate even more gear !! you know who you are !!! i tip my hat to you all many many thanks , i hope to do some more pics next weekend which will include the flight suits and helmets etc !! LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 18, 2013 Share #20 Posted August 18, 2013 Be honest Carl...you just like dressing up in it, don't you?! Seriously though, you have some top-notch gear there covering a range of styles. First class at-a-glance reference material! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhmilitarycollector84 Posted August 18, 2013 Share #21 Posted August 18, 2013 good looking collection of aaf stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry 9 Posted August 18, 2013 Share #22 Posted August 18, 2013 Great collection! Who says playing dress up is just for kids?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted August 18, 2013 thanks for the comments guys!! and it is quite a surreal feeling wearing this clothing , in just the few minutes i was wearing the items i cant describe the feeling of awkwardness of the gear !! and they flew aircraft wearing this !! totally unbeliveable !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted August 18, 2013 Share #24 Posted August 18, 2013 Good on ya Carl. Heck of a collection ya have going on there. Your B10 is in nice shape for sure too. Now all you need is the plane..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #25 Posted August 18, 2013 Good on ya Carl. Heck of a collection ya have going on there. Your B10 is in nice shape for sure too. Now all you need is the plane..... If you look in the wanted section you might see my post !!! lol "wanted P51 MUST BE IN USEABLE CONDITION " LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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