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USAAF Display : Spitfire Pilot, 31st FG, Thelepte, Tunisia, May 1943


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Here's a still life evoking a Spitfire MkVIII pilot of the 31st Fighter Group in Tunisia in May 1943 before the invasion of Sicily and Italy.
The outfit consists of a chino set, officer shirt, tie and pants on which was placed a RAF Mae West. The headgear includes a RAF Type C flying helmet, a Type E* oxygen mask and MkVII flying goggles.

 

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BlueBookGuy

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Already did you think about how many pilots you will make, once found the correct mannequinns? More than my "half squadron" I believe... :D :D :D

As always, a flawless display Blue !!

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Beachmaster

Superb stuff as always, never seen a Mae West look so crisp, lovely Major's leaves on the collar.

 

Thanks for sharing Mathieu.

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Great collection! Thanks for posting! However check your references for the correct positioning of the A.C. collar device. Bobgee

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Hello Mathieu, could you please detail the pattern 1941 vest? the pockets and accessories. I have not found any references that get into much detail on these vests. Thanks

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Super stuff Mathieu ,The Type E series mask are among My favourites , that's a super nice example .

as usual quality collection Sir .

 

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Blue Leader

Here some details on the RAF Mae West Pattern 41 : bladder, kapok, dye marker, skull cap, heliograph, dinghy connector, floatting light and battery housing , life line.

 

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excellent , thank you! I have most all the accessories for the vest except the life line and of course the vest. What does the RAF sea marker look like ? I'm seeing just the pocket?

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