Nack Posted August 15, 2016 Share #1 Posted August 15, 2016 I picked up an AAF Navigator's grouping this weekend and not until after I bought it, brought it home, and was unpacking the box did I notice that there was a gas brassard in the lot. That was a nice surprise. So, evidently these were issued to USAAF personnel as well as paratroops and infantry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted August 15, 2016 One more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted August 16, 2016 In researching this fellow it appears he flew on a couple if D-Day bombing missions, so I wonder if these were issued to air crews ahead if the invasion in case they were shot down. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted August 20, 2016 I'm a bit surprised there's no comments. Aren't these pretty rare and desirable? Maybe I should have titled the thread "paratrooper gas brassard" to up the interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pararaftanr2 Posted August 20, 2016 Share #5 Posted August 20, 2016 Hi Nack, I think your brassard is great, that must have been a nice surprise. Thanks for sharing it with us. As for it being issued to those other than paratroopers, you are correct. As an example, my late father was a C-47 pilot in the Air Transport Command. After a stint as a flight instructor, he went overseas in July 1944 and was stationed at Bovington airfield, outside of London. Anyway, among other things, I have his navigation briefcase full of orders and lists of the equipment he was issued. For overseas deployment, in addition to his flight clothing and equipment, he was issued a full set of Army officer's field equipment which included web gear, a steel helmet, .45 pistol with shoulder holster and M8 trench knife. Also on the list is a lightweight service gas mask and two gas detection brassards, issued by the Chemical Corps. Other than the pistol and holster, he never used any of this gear, or took it with him when flying, it was stored for him on the base. I would guess the same would be true for your navigator. Regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VenitHora Posted August 20, 2016 Share #6 Posted August 20, 2016 What a really nice find! I am jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted August 20, 2016 Share #7 Posted August 20, 2016 Are you going to post the rest of the group ? Please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted August 21, 2016 Thanks for the info, Paul. Learned someone new! Manayunkman - yup - it's on my to-do list.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted August 21, 2016 Share #9 Posted August 21, 2016 Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted August 22, 2016 Can't wait. Got it posted in the Groupings section.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted August 22, 2016 Share #11 Posted August 22, 2016 I'm a bit surprised there's no comments. Aren't these pretty rare and desirable? Maybe I should have titled the thread "paratrooper gas brassard" to up the interest? Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon54 Posted August 23, 2016 Share #13 Posted August 23, 2016 Awesome!! As a Chemical Corps veteran I've always wanted one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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