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Got this footlocker full of Lt Goodwin's AAF stuff last Sunday. Lots of maps, about 1/2 of training areas in the States, the other half North Africa and Italy. His medals, Type A4 flight suit, shirts, caps; one is a real "crusher". Even his ID cards. But no mention anywhere of his unit. I've been searching on line for days with no answer.

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Then today an exciting surprise. These items turned up, along with the answer to the missing unit question.

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Wow! These are amazing! And to get the items in two trips! So, did he fly on B-26s? 

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2 hours ago, WinstonRockwell said:

Amazing. My Great-Grandfather served with him in the same squadron. Such a great find. 

Is that your Great Grandfather in your icon pic?

And welcome to the forum.

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WinstonRockwell
3 hours ago, The Rooster said:

Is that your Great Grandfather in your icon pic?

And welcome to the forum.

Yes it is. T/Sgt (eventually SFC) Jerome Lillo. Waist gunner on a B-26 who did 40 missions. He received a purple heart which was pinned to him by Eddie Rickenbacker. He also flew a mission with Jimmy Doolittle (not in the same plane, but same formation). Survived a crash landing. Later he was hit by flak, but he was wearing his recently issued flak suit (apron) and wasn't injured.

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Thats an awesome grouping!

The wings engraved on the uniform and provenance to it all. Wow!

The wings alone are impressive!

Fantastic! Is that a gauge out of an aircraft in the group image

below the holster?

 

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