doinworkinvans Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share #426 Posted December 18, 2016 Fantastic! Thanks for adding some more great examples to this thread. So, are you just trying to tease me with these 13th uniforms???!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collector .45 Posted December 18, 2016 Share #427 Posted December 18, 2016 Fantastic! Thanks for adding some more great examples to this thread. So, are you just trying to tease me with these 13th uniforms???!!! Can't say that I am trying to however I have had a soft spot for 13th AAF for a few years. The opening scene of Unbroken renewed my interest. AAF stuff has always peaked my interest. - Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguy1986 Posted February 14, 2017 Share #428 Posted February 14, 2017 I recently found this and another AAF officer's uniform in a local antique shop, stripped, but with the name in the pocket I figured it was worth taking a chance. Once I did some initial research, I was stunned with the results. This jacket belonged to a local serviceman who went over to England with the 849th BS / 490th BG, based at RAF Eye. He flew combat missions as a bombardier with the squadron, eventually earning the Air Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters. On the evening of September 27, 1944, he was an aircrew member of the B-17G "Heavenly Body" (43-37776) during a night low-level training flight. While in Nailstone, Leicestershire, the plane was flying too low when the nose dipped and the port wing clipped the ground, resulting in a crash that tragically killed all airmen aboard. He was buried in the Cambridge American Cemetery. Once I locate the perfect ribbon bar, I'll replace it to reflect his record, but I figured this was close enough to present the (mostly) completed restoration project, and appropriate for how he would have worn it in late August / early September of 1944. Rest in Peace, airman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maj. McRoy Posted September 22, 2017 Share #429 Posted September 22, 2017 I have this one, Dark OD Elastique tunic in remarkably good condition. Nice quality tailoring, fully lined, and looks to be brand new. 1942 dated, Spokane Washington tailor. 40R Same but as a Major at an event this past Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzer 1 Posted December 23, 2017 Share #430 Posted December 23, 2017 beautifull identified uniforms, thanks for sharing to us the history of the soldier. Romain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIinterviews Posted January 4, 2018 Share #431 Posted January 4, 2018 Seeing some really nice uniforms, thank you guys for sharing. Your posts give me confidence that I can find my first named/history uniform this year....i hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46IR Posted January 4, 2018 Share #432 Posted January 4, 2018 got to follow this thread some fantastic jackets on display guys more pictures of mine can be seen here: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/303011-my-small-usaaf-collection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Posted January 4, 2018 Share #433 Posted January 4, 2018 As the saying goes "wish this one could talk", An 8th AF pilot who when his tour ended became a stateside instructor. Unidentified, but still a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share #434 Posted January 4, 2018 A beauty indeed! Sometimes it'd be so nice to have an ID but ones like this are just too nice not to have in the collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted January 4, 2018 Share #435 Posted January 4, 2018 Capt. Gerald C-L-O-U-G-H joined the RCAF in 1941, trained in Spitfires, arrived in England in March 1943 and transferred to 9th AAF (363rd Fighter Group). He flew P-51D Mustangs, Shot down a Me 410, aided in the destruction of two others in the air, and took out 2-3 on the ground. He talks about his mission on D-Day in support of the Invasion in the Cross Border Warrior book. He had points to become a trainer pilot, but was wounded in an accident in that capacity, and parachuted to the ground, ending his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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doinworkinvans Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share #437 Posted January 4, 2018 Justin, always loved this set. Honestly its most likely in my top 5 for uniforms here. I dont know if its the 3rd patch or just what, but this set is just killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share #438 Posted January 4, 2018 UMMM.......I also just found out he was from NC??!?!?!?!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scarecrow Posted January 4, 2018 Share #440 Posted January 4, 2018 One more. And this goes under the category of "things go full circle". I use to own the RCAF portion of the Clough grouping that Justin now owns and the following Miley grouping I acquired from Justin. Ike jacket and it's A-2 mate belonged to Carl Miley. He was a member of 133 Eagle Squadron, transferring to the USAAF, 4th Fighter Group, 336 Squadron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIinterviews Posted January 4, 2018 Share #441 Posted January 4, 2018 Absolutley fantastic uniforms guys! Besides the uniforms themselves being beautifully maintained, the history behind the jackets is amazing! Can't wait to find my first uniform! Thank you guys for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVR Posted February 26, 2020 Share #442 Posted February 26, 2020 I just had a look in this thread and i think i have to visit my doctor to but my jaw back in place... My mouth fell open of all the beautifull things a saw... Thanks for showing your wonderfull collections! I used to collect only Belgian pré war pilot uniforms and uniforms from Belgians with the RAF during the second worldwar but as there is nothing to find nowadays i decided to widen my focus and bring some USAAF back home to the ETO... After searching for some months now i have to say that i am a litte confused about not finding anything... Do you guys have a explanation why these 8th and specialy 9th airforce tunics are so hard to find? If someone of you have one for sale, you can always drop me a line, if there is a link with Belgium ( no matter how small ) i am interested but specially searching for a 9th air force uniform from a pilot flying from one of the advanced airfield in Belgium ( Le Culot - Asch - St-Truiden - Chievres - Florennes - Zonhoven - St-Trond - ... ) thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted February 26, 2020 Share #443 Posted February 26, 2020 They pop up. Just have to be diligent. I had a good one for sale a while back. Bullion patch, crusher, even a book compiled and published by the son of the vet, and nobody was the slightest bit interested so I traded it to a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Iron Posted November 17, 2023 Share #444 Posted November 17, 2023 On 2/26/2020 at 2:18 AM, RVR said: I just had a look in this thread and i think i have to visit my doctor to but my jaw back in place... My mouth fell open of all the beautifull things a saw... Thanks for showing your wonderfull collections! I used to collect only Belgian pré war pilot uniforms and uniforms from Belgians with the RAF during the second worldwar but as there is nothing to find nowadays i decided to widen my focus and bring some USAAF back home to the ETO... After searching for some months now i have to say that i am a litte confused about not finding anything... Do you guys have a explanation why these 8th and specialy 9th airforce tunics are so hard to find? If someone of you have one for sale, you can always drop me a line, if there is a link with Belgium ( no matter how small ) i am interested but specially searching for a 9th air force uniform from a pilot flying from one of the advanced airfield in Belgium ( Le Culot - Asch - St-Truiden - Chievres - Florennes - Zonhoven - St-Trond - ... ) thank you! Which parts of the 9th AAF flew from those locations? I'm "restoring" a 9th AAF uniform to a bombardier from the 397th Bombardment Group (he flew in Mitchell Marauders). It's a slow slog given the difficulty finding nice enough insignia for the uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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