MattS Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I had picked up some items from this local vet's estate in 2013, and I got a call yesterday from the original seller that some more items had been found. He described them as "a hat and some shirts and ties". I thought it was worth a look. I'm REALLY glad I made the drive over there tonight! Here's the hats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 The shirts and ties with a neat surprise on one of them, a pair of bullion navigator's wings! The other visor cap, shirts, flight helmet, and suitcase I picked up previously. This man was shot down in 1944 over Romania and was captured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschwartz Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Nice Bancroft Flighter. Of the small collection of hats that I have the Bancroft is by far my favorite. Classic "12 o'clock High" hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Thanks, and I agree! It was a very pleasant surprise to flip it over and see the Flighter logo inside. It is in excellent shape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 A very nice night indeed. I certainly don't get calls like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Close up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 And while I haven't been able to find any photos of this vet, I did find some of his aircraft, Mighty Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbinephalen Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Those are some fantastic headgear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thanks! I happen to be a 'headgear' guy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Boban Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thanks for sharing, The Bancroft flighter logo is always a good surprise! The bullion wings are nice as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbinephalen Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 That's really incredible that the estate kept your contact information from that long! That has to be a record of some kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 That's really incredible that the estate kept your contact information from that long! That has to be a record of some kind. Sometimes business cards really pay off, he had kept one of mine all that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 I was looking at the shirt with the wings and I can see where the AAF patch was removed. As the rest of his shirts have felt patches on them, I'd guess this one probably did too. I'm thinking of putting an original felt patch on there to restore it, and I will put a slip of paper in the pocket to note that I did. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 Found a photo of LT Robert H. Glenn, just need a crew photo now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Guy Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 spectacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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