BlueBookGuy Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted March 5, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share #27 Posted March 5, 2014 Fingers' details in close-up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlueBookGuy Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted March 5, 2014 Differences in markings - wartime vs. 1947-50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlueBookGuy Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share #33 Posted March 8, 2014 Close up of the Great Western knife: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlueBookGuy Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share #35 Posted March 8, 2014 Detail of the left-side ANB-H-1A earphone, fitted into the last wartime variation of AN-6542 summer helmet. Made by "Permoflux", they were used exclusively by USN and USMC airmen: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share #36 Posted March 11, 2014 Needless to say, the most prominent difference between this very pilot and a more "classic"-looking typical USN (or USMC) aviator is the green nylon flight suit, in this case made by "Alda Mills" - other makers were for example The Drybak Corporation, and Willis & Geiger. A matching helmet (actually, a subvariation of the AN-6542) made in green nylon was put into production in October 1944, so we can assume the period for introducing this suit could have been -more or less- the same as for the helmet. This is just one of many combinations of equipments and clothing being possible even in that late wartime period. And it makes a wellcome contrast against a yellow Life Vest, much more so than if worn on a khaki one. Also, a B-8 USN Goggles could go equally very well instead of the glorious AN-6530, and an older-fashioned earphone set of the TH-37 pattern would have been not wrong (even if worn in early summer 1945). This wanted to be a correct, less-known look for a USN pilot towards war's end. Thanks for watching, Franco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share #37 Posted April 13, 2014 Some more detail shots. A secondary maybe, but important thing are the correct comm. connections. As a late-war display, this pilot equipped with A-14 oxy. mask has disposed of the old-fashioned system based on the throat-mikes. These relied upon an extension cord having either the "push-to-talk" switch (if so, the AN CX-41/AR-5) or the later one with "snap action" switch (the AN CX-41A/AR-5). This pilot sports the latest and also simpler system wich does employ a 5-foot extension cord wich attaches to mask microphone (system AN CX-42/AR-5) virtually identical to USAAF's, except for the end plug. Here, the different shape and lenght of AN-6542 helmet's jack plug and microphone cord's jack plug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share #38 Posted April 13, 2014 Here instead, the connected ends of helmet's cord and its proper extension's cord. As seen, just one letter difference between nomenclature of the two (N.A.F. 215284-2 vs. N.A.F. 215285-2) here the receiver end of helmet's extension cord: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share #39 Posted April 13, 2014 Tied to the AN-6519 Life Preserver, the USN 1944 - marked Emergency Whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share #40 Posted April 13, 2014 While in the late war AAF and Navy pilots the A-14's microphone extensions do have different jack plugs for connecting to plane's radio box, extension cords from helmets' earphones to plane's radio do have the same fitting for both aviators. Just the nomenclature is different. Here, cord's end in the AAF helmet-to-radio extension: Here, the same in Navy helmet-to-radio extension: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share #41 Posted April 26, 2014 Something is currently moving, in order to finally get the very last of important items to be worn by this Corsair guy. A QAS parachute harness should be here before long, belonging to the "modified Army/Navy" series. Thus the more classic assembly having the double layer, black dotted webbing with horizontal chest strap. The two rigger-added triangular rings are present as well, sewn to vertical straps, for suspending the two front belts coming up from seat 'chute pack. Really impatient to have them here!! Will post photos of the really ready-to-go guy, once completed. Franco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share #42 Posted May 3, 2014 While not hanging from AN-6519 Life Preserver as it's seen in some wartime pics, original USN flashlight was somehow overlooked. This F4U guy carries it in a lower front leg pocket. Always possible to attach subsequently to AN-6519, or QAS - if, and when I'll got this latter. Original cardboard box read: Flashlight, electric, hand, with lamp. Non-focusing type. Fulton Manufacturing Co. - Wauseon, Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share #43 Posted May 4, 2014 Here a photo (from Internet) of comparable WW2 flashlights, similar or very similar to mine. All appear to be metal-made, my grey specimen previously posted being of plastic. The first two from right are Fulton Mfg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share #44 Posted May 31, 2014 The newest arrival at last, the QAS harness now is being worn by this Navy guy. Could still be missing a F4U airplane, any suggestion is welcome if useful to steal one in some museums.. any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlueBookGuy Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share #47 Posted May 31, 2014 could be this one, the last addition? The whole pilot has received the final touch in my opinion, Q.A.S. harness is perfect. The M-592 Back Survival kit is OK a display even without its contents, but I do not even start in thinking to search for them - overall appearance is only too good this way. The proper US Navy Q.A.S. parachute harness was somehow needed if wanting to have a most possible complete pilot, like most of others in my collection. Remaining items all do contribute to a good late wartime fighter pilot - somehow a different thing from the classic, more known and "iconic" Navy or Marine aviator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share #48 Posted June 1, 2014 Some more shots: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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