Belleauwood Posted July 12, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 12, 2008 These wings came directly from the family along with a number of other personal effects from Army pilot Henry C. Lewis, 96th Bomb Squadron, AEF. He had a forced landing and was taken prisoner and was a prisonmate of James Norman Hall in Germany. Hall mentions Lewis in his book, "Flying with Chaucer" that he published after the war. These wings are stunning (in my opinion) and one of the few I've seen on this color background. Fun stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Belleauwood Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted July 12, 2008 There is a considerable amount of Lewis' ground school traing courses with this off uniform group. Hope you like it. ---D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted July 12, 2008 Share #9 Posted July 12, 2008 HOLYSMOKES BATMAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yank Posted July 13, 2008 Share #10 Posted July 13, 2008 I look forward to reading your posts everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted July 13, 2008 Share #11 Posted July 13, 2008 Belleauwood a few questions for you: 1) The photos show a few different shades of blue which I am sure is from the lighting. Does the backing material lift to allow you to see the difference in the color on the obverse and reverse? I am just thinking about how much the color might have faded with time and how you may have a better idea of the color from under the backing material. 2) What year was he released and did he continue his service? 3) There is another badge on his tunic is that a foreign pilots badge if so can you ID it for me? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belleauwood Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted July 13, 2008 Lewis was discharged in 1919 - The other insignia is the French Pilots Badge - He was Brevited and flew with the French squadrons before he became a member of the 1st Day Bombardment Group. The color of the wool felt is really much darker than photo tells. One with flash, the others without. The cotton muslin backing material has yellowed over time. The back is as dark as the front. This came directly from the Lewis family and had never seen any light of day until displayed by me. Hope this helps - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted December 28, 2008 Share #13 Posted December 28, 2008 I look forward to reading your posts everytime. You said it brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 29, 2008 Share #14 Posted December 29, 2008 From my POW mail collection ! Its a small world. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted December 29, 2008 Share #15 Posted December 29, 2008 From my POW mail collection ! Its a small world. Kurt Wow Kurt, this is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker502 Posted December 29, 2008 Share #16 Posted December 29, 2008 Dennis, What a beautiful French style wing, well executed US and the typical 3 rows of feathers. Outstanding grouping..Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belleauwood Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share #17 Posted December 29, 2008 From my POW mail collection ! Its a small world. Kurt Well, well it is indeed a small world. The only item I have of personal content is from the War Office to his brother (I think brother) confirming that he is a prisoner of war. Neat Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted December 29, 2008 Share #18 Posted December 29, 2008 Very nice. It is a pleasure to see an original uncut pair of wings. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 29, 2008 Share #19 Posted December 29, 2008 Well, well it is indeed a small world. The only item I have of personal content is from the War Office to his brother (I think brother) confirming that he is a prisoner of war. Neat Dennis I bought this out of an old collection of POW mail that was put togther from the 1950's-1970's. Some he obtaoned from the vets themselves by writing to them. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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