robinb Posted August 2, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 2, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted August 2, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted August 2, 2020 Then today an exciting surprise. These items turned up, along with the answer to the missing unit question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted August 2, 2020 320th Bomb Group, 443rd Bomb Squadron. That A2 jacket is in like new condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2guymandude Posted August 2, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 2, 2020 Nice group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decwriter Posted August 2, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 2, 2020 That’s a huge score, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted August 2, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 2, 2020 that is absolutely incredible - its still out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted August 2, 2020 Just looked at the back of the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crow 1986 Posted August 2, 2020 Share #9 Posted August 2, 2020 WOW! That is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted August 3, 2020 Share #10 Posted August 3, 2020 Wow! These are amazing! And to get the items in two trips! So, did he fly on B-26s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted August 3, 2020 Share #11 Posted August 3, 2020 Wow nice time capsule !!!!!! Congrats, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted August 3, 2020 Not only in two trips, but from two different sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted August 4, 2020 Share #13 Posted August 4, 2020 Incredible grouping! Wow! Just wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted September 1, 2020 Share #14 Posted September 1, 2020 I like such finds. Wish I could find one here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonRockwell Posted Tuesday at 03:13 AM Share #15 Posted Tuesday at 03:13 AM Amazing. My Great-Grandfather served with him in the same squadron. Such a great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted Tuesday at 03:35 AM Share #16 Posted Tuesday at 03:35 AM Very nice grouping. That flight jacket is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted Tuesday at 06:03 AM Share #17 Posted Tuesday at 06:03 AM 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonRockwell Posted Tuesday at 09:19 AM Share #18 Posted Tuesday at 09:19 AM 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted Tuesday at 01:41 PM Share #19 Posted Tuesday at 01:41 PM Thats awesome ! Brave Man! Welcome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted Tuesday at 06:14 PM Share #20 Posted Tuesday at 06:14 PM 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted Tuesday at 06:35 PM Share #21 Posted Tuesday at 06:35 PM I love groups and this is a nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted Tuesday at 06:42 PM Share #22 Posted Tuesday at 06:42 PM Missed this group before - wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshallj Posted Tuesday at 09:24 PM Share #23 Posted Tuesday at 09:24 PM Very nice group! The patch is offensive. Please take a razor blade and remove it. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky eagle Posted yesterday at 05:02 AM Share #24 Posted yesterday at 05:02 AM Nice to see a grouping not broken up....Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted yesterday at 06:08 PM Share #25 Posted yesterday at 06:08 PM Beauty of a group! That A-2 is in great shape. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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