John Cooper Posted February 5, 2007 Share #26 Posted February 5, 2007 WOW 20% TAX! Nice wings - I really like the balfour can you post a picture of the back. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted February 5, 2007 Share #27 Posted February 5, 2007 WOW 20% TAX! Nice wings - I really like the balfour can you post a picture of the back. Thanks Here you go John... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted February 5, 2007 Share #28 Posted February 5, 2007 --> QUOTE(David B @ Feb 5 2007, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No maker Paul, just marked sterling. Is there a problem with it? Dave Dave, No, not that I can see, I just really like the detail. All your wings look good ( from the front anyway ) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted February 5, 2007 Share #29 Posted February 5, 2007 I've got to cry foul on this one Flying Tiger. Those ribbons are undoubtedly added to the uniform and are pure fantasy. Let's see- WWII Bombardier wing with an Army Achievement medal? AND a "2" instead of the proper olc? Plus the Army Service ribbon and an overseas service ribbon (couldn't have earned them until the 1980's) and the USAF Longevity ribbon which would have required the wearer to be in a USAF blue uniform with USAF bombardier wings. Also, the Army Good Conduct with that many knots would have made him a senior NCO by the time he had earned that many, and thus would not have made him a candidate for going to school as a bombardier. The randomness of the ribbons and the fact that they are brand new manufacture just screams that it is a fantasy. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Allan I would have to agree on this one. Also, I've been collecting WWII uniforms a long time, and other than General officiers I have never seen more than 2 rows of ribbons on a US WWII jacket, even if they were entitled to more ribbons. Not saying it couldn't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted February 5, 2007 Share #30 Posted February 5, 2007 Thanks for the RAPID reply! It is a bit hard to read but can you tell me the alpha-numeric code listed under the Balfour logo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 5, 2007 Share #31 Posted February 5, 2007 David, great paramarine sweetheart wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted February 5, 2007 Share #32 Posted February 5, 2007 Thanks for the RAPID reply! It is a bit hard to read but can you tell me the alpha-numeric code listed under the Balfour logo? It's 1/20 10KGS I-B Any idea what the I-B stands for? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted February 5, 2007 Share #33 Posted February 5, 2007 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(David B @ Feb 5 2007, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->No maker Paul, just marked sterling. Is there a problem with it? Dave Dave, No, not that I can see, I just really like the detail. All your wings look good ( from the front anyway ) ! Thanks Paul, they seem to be the same pattern as these http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/usaaf/gunner...rdetailed.shtml Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted February 5, 2007 Share #34 Posted February 5, 2007 David, great paramarine sweetheart wings! Thanks Brig, I like 'em too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted February 5, 2007 Share #35 Posted February 5, 2007 --> QUOTE(David B @ Feb 5 2007, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's 1/20 10KGS I-B Any idea what the I-B stands for? Dave Post ww2 (1953-54?) I think the US Gov decided to have the makers assigned codes - I have seem them on other wings - and if I am not mistaken this is the code assigned to Balfour. Regards, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share #36 Posted February 6, 2007 Very nice wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted February 7, 2007 Share #37 Posted February 7, 2007 Thanks chaps Some of you may have seen the boxed Amico wings for sale recently, they came with a slip of paper that was obviously stuck on the box at some point then mailed. As I am new to collecting US I'm unsure how to go about reserching the officer named on the paper, is it even possible with this small amount of info? I've found out that Wilson Hall is a co-ed residence at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah http://www.housing.nsuok.edu/halls/wilson.html so I presume Shirley Minor was a student there. The Savoie Provisional Group was commanded by Major William F. Savoie at Dalhart which I believe was the final training school before combat posting. If anyone could possibly help me out with this it would be greatly appreciated, also if I'm in the wrong forum then I apologise and feel free to move it to the correct one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #38 Posted February 8, 2007 Here are a few of mine. Gary --> QUOTE(David B @ Feb 7 2007, 12:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks chaps Some of you may have seen the boxed Amico wings for sale recently, they came with a slip of paper that was obviously stuck on the box at some point then mailed. As I am new to collecting US I'm unsure how to go about reserching the officer named on the paper, is it even possible with this small amount of info? I've found out that Wilson Hall is a co-ed residence at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah http://www.housing.nsuok.edu/halls/wilson.html so I presume Shirley Minor was a student there. The Savoie Provisional Group was commanded by Major William F. Savoie at Dalhart which I believe was the final training school before combat posting. If anyone could possibly help me out with this it would be greatly appreciated, also if I'm in the wrong forum then I apologise and feel free to move it to the correct one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #39 Posted February 8, 2007 the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #40 Posted February 8, 2007 maker mark the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #41 Posted February 8, 2007 AE Pilot maker mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #42 Posted February 8, 2007 back AE Pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #43 Posted February 8, 2007 Early Meyer AG back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #44 Posted February 8, 2007 back Early Meyer AG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #45 Posted February 8, 2007 side view back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #46 Posted February 8, 2007 Amico Pilot side view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #47 Posted February 8, 2007 back Amico Pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #48 Posted February 8, 2007 Early Gemsco Aircrew back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #49 Posted February 8, 2007 back Early Gemsco Aircrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted February 8, 2007 Share #50 Posted February 8, 2007 side back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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