M24 Chaffee Posted December 15, 2016 #26 Posted December 15, 2016 That's a very cool piece to have in any collection! Frank
firefighter Posted December 15, 2016 #28 Posted December 15, 2016 The last name looks like BR---? I could not wind a William F BR--- in my list of Aerial Victories in WW2.I wonder if it was given to this LtConl by a Fighter Pilot to it was from a wrecked a/c in the area of the HQ?
RANDALL 1953 Posted March 19, 2017 #29 Posted March 19, 2017 I have a piece of armored glass that came from a downed FW 190 in Latvia.
doyler Posted March 19, 2017 #30 Posted March 19, 2017 Lt. Col Wm. F. B____________ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Looks like Col.Wm. F. Br..... If I read it correctly I see APO 758 which aligns with 7th Army Headquarters. Would it be possible to trace a Colonel to 7th Army Headquarters? I realize there were many units that made up 7th Army
Jeffro Posted March 19, 2017 #31 Posted March 19, 2017 Looks like Col. William F Br_tten maybe to me. Britten, Bratten, Brutten...
AustinO Posted March 20, 2017 #32 Posted March 20, 2017 Looks like Col. William F Br_tten maybe to me. Britten, Bratten, Brutten... Hey, good eye! The second line on the inscription is definitely Headquarters, __th Port (perhaps the designation changed between 1944 and 45). https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=411657 21st Base (Mobile) was attached to the 7th Army...
AustinO Posted March 20, 2017 #33 Posted March 20, 2017 He had pre-WWI border service as an enlisted man, then went to France in WWI with the 41st Division.
Garandguy56 Posted March 20, 2017 Author #34 Posted March 20, 2017 WOW!! Amazing work, AustinO! Does all of this line up with the other info on the back (APO 758)?
AustinO Posted March 20, 2017 #35 Posted March 20, 2017 I think APO 667 was in southern France, with 748 being more northern France, 1945. I'm sure that both would have been aligned to the 7th Army. Thinking he was in the same role in a different Port Headquarters. I didn't do any searching on APO 748, but with some google searching you should get a French city, and from there should be able to find a nearby Port HQ. Any idea what's written at the very bottom? Below the APO?
AustinO Posted March 20, 2017 #36 Posted March 20, 2017 It seems those Service of Supply Lt Colonels really liked their aircraft insignia! This one's on my office wall: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/283121-the-best-ever-fokker-dvii-fabric-presentation-souvenir/
Garandguy56 Posted March 20, 2017 Author #37 Posted March 20, 2017 It seems those Service of Supply Lt Colonels really liked their aircraft insignia! This one's on my office wall: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/283121-the-best-ever-fokker-dvii-fabric-presentation-souvenir/ Whew! What a beauty!!
Garandguy56 Posted March 20, 2017 Author #38 Posted March 20, 2017 I think APO 667 was in southern France, with 748 being more northern France, 1945. I'm sure that both would have been aligned to the 7th Army. Thinking he was in the same role in a different Port Headquarters. I didn't do any searching on APO 748, but with some google searching you should get a French city, and from there should be able to find a nearby Port HQ. Any idea what's written at the very bottom? Below the APO? Mostly illegible. The beginning looks like P.M so maybe post marked (and the date)? Or D.M but not sure what that would mean...
Cybermat47 Posted March 21, 2017 #39 Posted March 21, 2017 Amazing! I'd buy that for a million dollars!Of course, you can't sell it, man, that thing's priceless!
germantail Posted April 25, 2017 #40 Posted April 25, 2017 I am always looking for a "cut tail section". They were common bring backs. I have started to collect photos of German aircraft with the tails cut out, because I just can't get my hands on a real tail. If any one can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
USCapturephotos Posted April 26, 2017 #41 Posted April 26, 2017 Just sent you a message Germantail. I also collect photos of GI's holding cut out tail sections and probably have 10 or so. Paul
RustyCanteen Posted May 2, 2017 #42 Posted May 2, 2017 Mostly illegible. The beginning looks like P.M so maybe post marked (and the date)? Or D.M but not sure what that would mean... The "P.M." would stand for 'Postmaster', and in this case would have been part of the man's address. E.g. Name, unit, and then APO 758, PM New York, NY. At least it was probably New York (mail in the Pacific was usually 'PM San Francisco, Calif.' and New York for the ETO.) RC
Garandguy56 Posted September 23, 2017 Author #43 Posted September 23, 2017 Just got a new display made for it made in beautiful hardwood with a double-sided plexi viewer for the front and back. (P.S - I'm looking to sell )
germantail Posted October 23, 2017 #46 Posted October 23, 2017 Hello, do you still have the tail? I would like to talk to you about it.
firefighter Posted October 25, 2017 #47 Posted October 25, 2017 Just got a new display made for it made in beautiful hardwood with a double-sided plexi viewer for the front and back. (P.S - I'm looking to sell ) That is an awesome display. Great piece of history.
Larry F. Posted October 28, 2017 #49 Posted October 28, 2017 I am always looking for a "cut tail section". They were common bring backs. I have started to collect photos of German aircraft with the tails cut out, because I just can't get my hands on a real tail. If any one can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated. Germantail, Check out www.virtualgrenadier.com. Mike occasionally has tail sections for sale. Good luck.
30Cal.M1 Posted December 22, 2017 #50 Posted December 22, 2017 That is an amazing piece. Thanks for sharing
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