ram957 Posted November 25, 2013 Share #26 Posted November 25, 2013 The third one looks like Daddy's Delight #42-97944 B-17G 359BS (BN-I) Assigned: 02 Jun 1944 Fate: salvaged 13 Dec 1945 Missions: 108 Ground Crewmen: Peterson, John L. (CC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted November 25, 2013 Share #27 Posted November 25, 2013 Ding Ding Ding Ding , We have a Winner, Yayyyyyyy the crowd goes wild Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh seriously glad to see ya got it nailed down, this site is awesome for all the people and the knowledge they have and great and friendly at helping each other !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted November 25, 2013 Share #28 Posted November 25, 2013 Fantastic! C...whats the deal with pics??!! You just pick them up?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted November 25, 2013 Share #29 Posted November 25, 2013 Knock out Dropper is one of the most well known B-17s as she was one of the first high mission birds. She eventually was sent home but not until she'd been signed by most of the folks from the 303rd. If memory serves, Bert Stiles, who wrote "Serenade to the Big Bird" flew in "Times a Wastin" a s part of the Sam Newton crew 91st BG. I believe there is an A2 jacket displayed at the AF Museum with that nose art from one of her former crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blue Leader Posted November 25, 2013 Share #36 Posted November 25, 2013 Isnt there just Ian !!! the last photo second from left front row B9 or b11 parka ?? cant decide on which !!! Hi Carl, With a white collar, it is a B-11 parka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted November 25, 2013 Share #37 Posted November 25, 2013 In post #32 picture what jacket are the 2 guys on back row right wearing? Thats not an Ike is it? I cant tell at alll...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 25, 2013 Share #38 Posted November 25, 2013 You mean back/right Dan? One guy is wearing an M41 field jacket, the other HBT coveralls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted November 25, 2013 Share #39 Posted November 25, 2013 Yea thats it! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share #40 Posted November 25, 2013 Dan the photos were amongst some other things here in the collection !! I was just rummaging through them this weekend !! not a bad find I suppose ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share #41 Posted November 25, 2013 Hi Carl, With a white collar, it is a B-11 parka. Mathieu , do you say this due to the wrist adjusters I can just make them out now ! My B11 has a dark mouton trim to the hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share #42 Posted November 25, 2013 The third one looks like Daddy's Delight #42-97944 B-17G 359BS (BN-I) Assigned: 02 Jun 1944 Fate: salvaged 13 Dec 1945 Missions: 108 Ground Crewmen: Peterson, John L. (CC) Thanks buddy !! that's a great piece of info !!! LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted November 25, 2013 Share #43 Posted November 25, 2013 Dan the photos were amongst some other things here in the collection !! I was just rummaging through them this weekend !! not a bad find I suppose ??? I would be most pleased! You are the MAN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share #44 Posted November 25, 2013 I would be most pleased! You are the MAN!! Not me Dan !!! you should thank my late uncle !!! he was the one who found them !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renfield Posted December 24, 2013 Share #45 Posted December 24, 2013 Here you go Carl. I took this picture on one of my many trips to the Air Force Museum. Their collection of A-2's is simply amazing. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renfield Posted December 24, 2013 Share #46 Posted December 24, 2013 Just a SMALL part of their A-2 collection. Carl, if you ever make it to the States this is a "must see"! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share #47 Posted December 25, 2013 OMG Steve !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renfield Posted December 26, 2013 Share #48 Posted December 26, 2013 This is the A-2 worn by Col. Lew Sanders when he reportedly became the first person in US uniform to shoot down an enemy aircraft in W.W.2. Flying a P-36 of the 46th FS, on Dec.7 1941. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renfield Posted December 26, 2013 Share #49 Posted December 26, 2013 This is the A-2 worn by Jimmy Stewart as he flew B-24's on combat missions during W.W.2. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share #50 Posted December 27, 2013 Well they have to be the HOLY GRAIL of any collector !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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