doinworkinvans Posted August 29, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 29, 2013 I wanna see them all folks! Dress uniform, summer uniform, Ikes, foreign made, even regular enlisted I want to see them! Bring em' out and dust em' off and show em' off whether their rare or not. They are all special! Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Link to post Share on other sites
jmar Posted August 29, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 29, 2013 Hello d-w-i-v! I'm very glad that you started this thread. I would like to add these examples I have to your thread (selfishly) as a reminder for me. These are all I have left of my AAF uniforms having liquidated about 80% of my 200+ uniform collection over the past several years. There comes a time when you know that some things have to move into another collector's hands, even though you've care for them for most of your life it's time to let them go so someone else, younger in years can give them the proper care they deserve. At the same time it makes me feel good they are in good hands! Not much too rare here, just my favorites that I hung onto for various reasons, most of these will go before the year is out. The one I'll keep on as long as I can is the ATC uniform, I just love that one! So with no further ado here they are, hopefully others will post some REAL beauties,! Even though I don't have the space or ability to care for them I still love lookin' Best wishes to you! Joe Don't trick another, and don't get tricked. Don't show your weaknesses, but your spirit. Member of OMSA 7250 Link to post Share on other sites
jmar Posted August 29, 2013 Share #3 Posted August 29, 2013 Don't trick another, and don't get tricked. Don't show your weaknesses, but your spirit. Member of OMSA 7250 Link to post Share on other sites
jmar Posted August 29, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 29, 2013 Don't trick another, and don't get tricked. Don't show your weaknesses, but your spirit. Member of OMSA 7250 Link to post Share on other sites
jmar Posted August 29, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 29, 2013 Don't trick another, and don't get tricked. Don't show your weaknesses, but your spirit. Member of OMSA 7250 Link to post Share on other sites
Timberwolf Posted August 29, 2013 Share #6 Posted August 29, 2013 DSC01213_LO.jpg That ATC uniform is a keeper for sure! Any history to it? Here's my addition to the thread. It's a British Battle Dress jacket used by an AAC Lt. I also have his matching BD pants too, plus his AAC uniforms. Not too sure on what he did as there are no other ribbons besides his ETO on this uniform. I also have one other AAC group to a 9th AF AAA unit but that will have to for another day. Looking for any WWII 104th "Timberwolf" Division items. Including items from the 413th, 414th, and 415th Infantry Regiments 104th Recon Troop, 329th Engineer Battalion, 329th Medical Battalion 385th, 386th, 387th, and 929th Field Artillery Battalions 804th Ordnance Company 104th Quartermaster Company 104th Signal Company 555th Anti-Aircraft Battalion, 750th Tank Battalion 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted August 29, 2013 Looking good so far guys! Love the British battle jackets. THey are beautiful! And thanks for sharing yours JMAR that ATC is absolutely stunning Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Link to post Share on other sites
BowlofRice Posted August 30, 2013 Share #8 Posted August 30, 2013 My only World War II uniform. I found the appropriate dress shirt at the vintage store, but this photo was taken before I had said shirt. Both the coat and shirt are in my exact size, 40R and 16x33 respectfully. I've heard it's not that easy to find the coats in bigger sizes. Postwar uniforms are sharp as hell, but once you don't want 'em, they're hard to sell. Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted August 30, 2013 Very nice - It is not easy at all on the bigger sizes. Not to mention yours still has some pizzazz to it and hasn't been stripped down! Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Link to post Share on other sites
strawberry 9 Posted August 30, 2013 Share #10 Posted August 30, 2013 USAAF Captain's Dress Jacket Ribbon bars contain a Purple Heart ribbon, Air Medal ribbon with three oak leaves, American Defense ribbon, American Campaign ribbon, European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon with four battle stars and a WWII Victory ribbon. Above the ribbons is a Pilot Wings bullion patch. Link to post Share on other sites
strawberry 9 Posted August 30, 2013 Share #11 Posted August 30, 2013 USAAF Major's B-13 Dress Jacket Link to post Share on other sites
strawberry 9 Posted August 30, 2013 Share #12 Posted August 30, 2013 8th AAF Captain Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted August 30, 2013 Share #13 Posted August 30, 2013 @jmar....those are very fine examples of re-tailored jackets. Would you care to add them to this reference thread which I created to illustrate the variety of such jackets? Thank you. Ian http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/126317-officers-and-ems-re-tailored-ikes/?hl=%2Bre-tailored+%2Bikes "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 Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted August 30, 2013 Strawberry9 thank you - I really love those B13 dress jackets! Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted August 30, 2013 Share #15 Posted August 30, 2013 15th Army Air Force Air Crew Coat Ricardo. Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted August 30, 2013 Share #16 Posted August 30, 2013 8th AAF Pilot Coat: Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted August 30, 2013 Share #17 Posted August 30, 2013 8th AAF Combat Air Crew "Blue Patch" coat: Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted August 30, 2013 Share #18 Posted August 30, 2013 8th AAF Pilot Jacket Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted August 30, 2013 Share #19 Posted August 30, 2013 8th AAF Pilot (KIA over Bremen): Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted August 30, 2013 Share #20 Posted August 30, 2013 15th USAAF Sergeant - B-24 Liberator Ball Turret Gunner Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted August 30, 2013 Share #21 Posted August 30, 2013 Navigator, 8th AF. "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 Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted August 30, 2013 Share #22 Posted August 30, 2013 Cont'd... "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 Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted August 30, 2013 Share #23 Posted August 30, 2013 321st BG - 448th Bomb. Sqd. Pilot - 12th AAF Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted August 30, 2013 Share #24 Posted August 30, 2013 492nd BS, B-24 Bombardier - KIA in CBI Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share #25 Posted August 30, 2013 Ricardo you have some might fine examples - the CBI is really, really sharp!! Sabre - that nav uniform is some kind of lovely. The shoes are what did it for me! 100% complete Keep em' coming guys...I am loving this! "Keep em' flying!" Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Link to post Share on other sites
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