anton67 Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share #51 Posted December 18, 2019 I also wanted thank AZNATION who did some research for me the day/evening before the sale. Thank you again for your help. Here is the link: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/336232-please-help-info-on-this-fighter-pilot/&do=findComment&comment=2702000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted December 18, 2019 Share #52 Posted December 18, 2019 You're welcome. What a most excellent grouping you acquired! It's absolutely great. I imagine it was somewhat stressful waiting to see if you were the winning bidder, but you did REAL good. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pararaftanr2 Posted December 18, 2019 Share #53 Posted December 18, 2019 Congratulations on a very nice grouping. I'd guess the goggles you have displayed with his summer flight helmet actually came with the German winter flight helmet he picked up as souvenirs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted December 18, 2019 Share #54 Posted December 18, 2019 A truly wonderful collection. Congrats! Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted December 18, 2019 Share #55 Posted December 18, 2019 Great group. The artwork is really superb. You have addressed the hanger wear well. By stuffing the arms, it will prevent undo stress on the compromised leather. Thanks for sharing the group here and congrats! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunit35 Posted December 18, 2019 Share #56 Posted December 18, 2019 Very nice grouping and pick up. Thanks for showing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share #57 Posted December 20, 2019 Thank you all for your kind comments. And ya. I was stressed out waiting. To JDK: should I stuff the back to take the wrinkles out of the artwork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted December 20, 2019 Share #58 Posted December 20, 2019 A really great group...congratulations! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted December 20, 2019 Share #59 Posted December 20, 2019 No. I dont think you have to worry about that. The back of the jacket looks fine. Just keep checking the arm and shoulder wear. You may have to add more support if anything else surfaces. It doesnt look like that will be the case though. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share #60 Posted December 21, 2019 Thank you all again for the help. Change of plans for display of the other items (not the jacket). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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manayunkman Posted December 21, 2019 Share #64 Posted December 21, 2019 Looks great Anton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted December 21, 2019 Share #65 Posted December 21, 2019 Here is the work of the Jabos as the Germans referred to the fighter bomber. The picture is taken in the sector where the 511th served. Thats 8 50s zeroed in on creepy crawlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share #66 Posted December 21, 2019 Yikes! Can’t wait to get research on Mr. Cecil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltz41 Posted December 22, 2019 Share #67 Posted December 22, 2019 Wow, what a find. Congrats on the win, nice to see it all work out and even with some challenges you were able to bring it home!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share #68 Posted February 9, 2020 I received Cecil's records from Golden Arrow: Included were Cecil’s Individual Flight Record (IFR) plus the official histories of the 511th for November 1944-September 1945. The December 1944 history is very difficult to read, so they also provided mission reports from the 405th Fighter Group (the parent unit for the 511th Fighter Squadron) for that month. No history was available for June 1945, the month after the war in Europe ended. War time highlights: Cecil joined the 511th Fighter Squadron at St. Dizier in the Champagne-Ardenneregion of France on 7 November 1944. He began training flights with the 511th on 16 November 1944 and flew his first combat mission on 2 December. Cecil was awarded the Air Medal in January 1945. We were able to confirm that he flew 48 missions as a P-47 pilot through the end of the war. Cecil was also awarded a First and Second Oak Leaf Cluster for his part in his squadron’s highly successful campaign to cripple Germany’s ability to wage war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share #69 Posted February 9, 2020 I also received as part of the grouping a US Army Mountain Troops tent manufactured in 1944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share #70 Posted February 9, 2020 Also found this sock inside. Never saw one like this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share #71 Posted February 28, 2022 I spent a good part of the day working on this. It’s a 21st Century toys P-47 that I painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share #72 Posted February 28, 2022 For comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrabassett Posted February 28, 2022 Share #73 Posted February 28, 2022 Very nice, you did a great job. That jacket is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmar836 Posted February 28, 2022 Share #74 Posted February 28, 2022 Great preservation of a great grouping! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share #75 Posted February 28, 2022 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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