3rdID1944 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I passed an air force base in PA and stopped in. Its a whole museum! I will find the name and add some pics later. "We are not retreating -- we are advancing in another direction." General Douglas MacArthur Link to post Share on other sites
ViewfinderGyrene Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Look forward to them! ***Items from unit called 8th Field Depot*** [Most frequently-sought unit because of family connection] Intact ["out of the woodwork"] Marine Corps combat groups from WWII. Unique items signed by many Marines from one unit, or inscribed with combat history. Marine Corps valor recipient items. Souvenirs taken by Marines with exceptional background and/or unique stories/documentation. Marine Ship Detachment items from major naval engagements and those that warrant stars to ETO ribbon. Link to post Share on other sites
3rdID1944 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Look forward to them! The base is Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Willow, PA. The actual base has been decommissioned, but the museum is still there and there are some abandoned planes on the tarmac still. Its really neat and keeps growing. Hope some of you stop by if possible! "We are not retreating -- we are advancing in another direction." General Douglas MacArthur Link to post Share on other sites
WW2JAKE Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 i was thinking you were at the mid-atlantic air museum "America shall win the war. Therefore, I will work. I will save. I will sacrifice. I will endure. I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost, as if the whole issue of the struggle depended on me alone." -Martin A. Treptow Jake L. NO ONE IN HISTORY HAS EVER CHOKED TO DEATH FROM SWALLOWING THEIR PRIDE.Heaven help me, how I miss my friend Link to post Share on other sites
3rdID1944 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 No, but I have been going to WWII Weekend for 7 or 8 years, I have a topic about it, you should check it out! "We are not retreating -- we are advancing in another direction." General Douglas MacArthur Link to post Share on other sites
ViewfinderGyrene Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Ah yes, Willow Grove. Have heard of it, but not made the journey lol....I had NO CLUE they had a 262! ***Items from unit called 8th Field Depot*** [Most frequently-sought unit because of family connection] Intact ["out of the woodwork"] Marine Corps combat groups from WWII. Unique items signed by many Marines from one unit, or inscribed with combat history. Marine Corps valor recipient items. Souvenirs taken by Marines with exceptional background and/or unique stories/documentation. Marine Ship Detachment items from major naval engagements and those that warrant stars to ETO ribbon. Link to post Share on other sites
Dirk Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I thought the ME 262 was relocated to Florida....when I was a kid these aircraft used to be outside, exposed to the elements including several WWII German and Japanese aircraft. Because my uncle was assigned there we were able to crawl on them in the mid 1960's. Always looking for items associated with the China Marines! Visit chinamarine.org Link to post Share on other sites
Waltz41 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 You are correct. ...thr 262 is gone. Has been for a couple years now. Funny story w it....basically Navy just moved it down to Florida even after the DVHAA made the small indoor museum to house it (Navy told them they wanted it indoors if they restored it). I used to go there as a kid w my dad....I have pics of me standing in front of the 262 and Arado floatplane. Today they have expanded a little bit gaining a couple aircraft...inside is a Pitcarin mail plane and a P-80 I believe. W the base shut down and bwing turned into housing malls and whatnot...they are slated to gain some room and possibly expand their indoor facilities. 506th Fighter Group Historian Interested in all items relating to the 7th AAF, especially those of the VLR P-51 Pilots of the 15th, 21st, and 506th Fighter Groups. Link to post Share on other sites
215Dave Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 This is my neck of the woods. I stare at UH-1 every time I drive by....plotting its escape to by backyard : ) Link to post Share on other sites
Waltz41 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I'll help you with the Huey if you help me with the A-10 506th Fighter Group Historian Interested in all items relating to the 7th AAF, especially those of the VLR P-51 Pilots of the 15th, 21st, and 506th Fighter Groups. Link to post Share on other sites
MasonK Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Right up the street from me! Harold F Pitcairn Wings of Aviation Museum. The ME-262 was relocated to Florida. Here's a write up I posted on the forum about 4 years ago with photos of the displays: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/121581-harold-f-pitcairn-wings-of-freedom-aviation-museum/ Eric ASMIC #5492 Are you a militaria collector in PA, NJ or DE? If so, please feel free to join my "Delaware Valley Militaria Collectors" page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilitariaCollectorsOfDelawareValley#!/groups/DELVALMILITARIA/ Check me out on Instagram @philly_militaria_collector Link to post Share on other sites
215Dave Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I'll help you with the Huey if you help me with the A-10 You have yourself a deal there, sir! I have an M35a2 for the tow home! Now, to procure a trailer..... ? Link to post Share on other sites
rosieres64 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 My Uncle was stationed at Willow grove NAS in the fifties. Sixty plus years later I still remember visting with him and seeing all the WW IIaircraft they had on display. Link to post Share on other sites
USCapturephotos Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I was super bummed when the 262 left. It was a rare trainer two seat model. A lot of veterans volunteer there. I remember when they still had several 8th AF guys volunteering. It was great to chat with them. Paul Link to post Share on other sites
USCapturephotos Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Didn't they have a Japanese aircraft sitting outside in the elements there back in the 1970's and 80's? I was a little kid but thought I remembered seeing one there. Paul Link to post Share on other sites
Dirk Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Paul your correct they had several Japanese aircraft outside at least through the late 70's. Always looking for items associated with the China Marines! Visit chinamarine.org Link to post Share on other sites
Dirk Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 This is how the museum looked in 1967 when we visited the base. As pointed out above the planes were all open to the elements and you could crawl on them and sit in several that had open cockpits. I believe this plane removed from the Prinz Eugen is now on loan in Germany. Always looking for items associated with the China Marines! Visit chinamarine.org Link to post Share on other sites
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