doinworkinvans Posted November 6, 2015 Share #26 Posted November 6, 2015 What a small world! That is crazy to have to have those 2 items brought back together! And as for the video's - it sure looks like him. That's a good eye if indeed it is. And not to derail here, but I didn't ESPN's Jay Bilas was a POW just kidding of course but it's uncanny - even the same hair line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted November 7, 2015 Share #27 Posted November 7, 2015 Great group! One any AAF collector would love to have! Thanks for sharing it. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted November 7, 2015 Share #28 Posted November 7, 2015 Boy that's nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltz41 Posted November 7, 2015 Share #29 Posted November 7, 2015 Wow....that is one top notch group. I think it's awesome you got the nose art pannel made. That's a really cool piece to display w a killer grouping. Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted November 7, 2015 Share #30 Posted November 7, 2015 Excellent group Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted November 8, 2015 Share #31 Posted November 8, 2015 One of my favorite groups in USMF! Fantastic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted November 8, 2015 Share #32 Posted November 8, 2015 I like this one a lot. Nice group, and good job on the historical narrative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mghcal Posted November 9, 2015 Share #33 Posted November 9, 2015 That was the guy in the video I thought was Rann as well. "Jay Bilas" is Colonel Stark lol. Really nice POW mail Kurt. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted November 9, 2015 Share #34 Posted November 9, 2015 Outstanding group...congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramram Posted November 11, 2015 Share #35 Posted November 11, 2015 Great group! Rann's logbook and photos just sold on ebay tonight. Healthy prices. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share #36 Posted November 11, 2015 I noticed that. Another forum member tipped me off to them last week I tried getting a few more pieces to add to the group but someone had a sniping program going. All of these items were sold by the same person running the estate sale four months ago. But none of these items were at the estate sale. If memory serves me correct he told me these items were sold before the sale started. It would have been nice to get some more pieces but overall I think I have the centerpiece of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramram Posted November 11, 2015 Share #37 Posted November 11, 2015 I noticed that. Another forum member tipped me off to them last week I tried getting a few more pieces to add to the group but someone had a sniping program going. All of these items were sold by the same person running the estate sale four months ago. But none of these items were at the estate sale. If memory serves me correct he told me these items were sold before the sale started. It would have been nice to get some more pieces but overall I think I have the centerpiece of it all. You certainly have a great group that stands by itself. Question - does the diary cover any of his wartime service? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted November 11, 2015 Share #38 Posted November 11, 2015 I really hate to see great groups like this broke up. I found the listings you were referring to. The RCAF logbook with his RCAF service as well as his AAF combat and aerial victories entered is a fantastic piece that really should be with your items. There were a couple other items that would have been nice to reunite as well. Who knows, maybe someday you will get a shot at them. I've been in the same situation a couple times over the years and ended up reuniting items separated. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted November 11, 2015 Share #39 Posted November 11, 2015 Its too bad you were not able to keep it all together. It doesnt surprise me the log went so high. Logbooks have really jumped in price the past 2-3 years. His RCAF dogtags went cheap at $45. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share #40 Posted November 11, 2015 I do have a binder full of his combat reports that I bought at the sale. Its a little buried under the visors and bring backs in the first few photos of this thread. Here are a couple examples of what's present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share #41 Posted November 11, 2015 Its too bad you were not able to keep it all together. It doesnt surprise me the log went so high. Logbooks have really jumped in price the past 2-3 years. His RCAF dogtags went cheap at $45. Kurt I was contacted by the individual who purchased the dog tags. There may be a possibility in the future to add those back to the group. I was a day late in finding those pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted November 17, 2015 Share #42 Posted November 17, 2015 Beautiful grouping Mike! I'm a big fan of any Eagle Squadron stuff and being a Canadian of course I love all RCAF pieces! When I started in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in 1976 we wore the same blue wool serge uniforms that the WWII RCAF pilots and crew wore, it was as itchy as hell but we wore it with pride because of the proud history behind it. What an amazing grouping, truly the centrepiece of any military aviation collection! Thanks for sharing and being the custodian of such a rare set! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdp Posted March 16, 2021 Share #43 Posted March 16, 2021 Hi do you still have the Rann group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share #44 Posted March 16, 2021 Yes I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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