Ronnie Posted February 1, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 1, 2020 This is sort of a funny story that happened a long time ago. In 1987 I was young and energetic and was really starting to concentrate on my collection of WWII AAF memorabilia. Back then we had Shotgun News that had a category in the back with lots of Militaria for sale. There was an ad for a fellow that sold aviation collectibles and Surplus that caught my eye and I wanted a 50 Mission Crusher so I called the guy. I asked him if he had any crushers and he said of course. There was just one stipulation on my part. I wanted one that would fit me. He asked what size and I replied 7 1/4. He said I have it....have lots of them. I sent him a note confirming our conversation and sent it with a money order. A week later I received this beautiful Crusher that would not fit in my new born sons noggin. I called the guy up and said this hat is a size 6 and he said.....so what. I reminded him of the size I wanted and he said. Look bub I dont have time to go back there and dig thru those hats looking for a particular size. I said why didnt you tell me that. He said do you want to send the hat back. I said no it is a nice hat and I will keep it. He said then what are you bitching about. I still have the cap and it is very nice but.....it still doesnt fit me. Just wanted to tell yall and show this old cap off. Thanks. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huey Posted February 1, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 1, 2020 Hi, Ronnie, That is a sharp looking Hat. Glad you save it. I am waiting for spring to get here. so hope the ground hog don,t see his shadow. wendell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted February 1, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 1, 2020 Hahaha!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted February 1, 2020 Thanks Wendell and Mike. Mike I will see you in a few weeks. Steve Klima just left my house with a few goodies. See you soon. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted February 1, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 1, 2020 That’s a beaut Ronnie! I have a couple but not that nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks Rick I appreciate that. Here is a picture of my son wearing this hat while sitting in the left seat of the late 909. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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