P-59A Posted November 16, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 16, 2020 10 years ago I picked this up and posted it on W-A. I was told it was USAAF issue, but not much more. I then asked if anyone could provide a period photo of this being worn. For 10 years I had nothing! Until I looked at some ones post on USMF. This wasn't even the topic of that post. This is the link Good grief!!!!! And they are not even Army!!! They are Marines!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted November 16, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 16, 2020 Go here : https://wwiisurvivalequipment.com/personal-aids-kits Also buy this or these book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted November 17, 2020 Dustin, That is the most information I have ever heard. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpage Posted November 21, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 21, 2020 The crew-member on the right seems to be using custom-made target grips on his revolver. I Don’t recall ever seeing a pic showing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted November 22, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 22, 2020 Bone grip... very popular modification used by Usmc/Usn aviators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted November 22, 2020 Share #6 Posted November 22, 2020 Custom grips were sporadic but it did happen. Here is a couple images that I found of some customizing. I know have others with plexiglass too, I'll post them when I run across them. Crew member of VD-1 The Vanderwall twins, they checkered the grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted November 23, 2020 Share #7 Posted November 23, 2020 VF-17 pilots. One of them have a bone grip also. Great shots Dustin as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted November 23, 2020 Share #8 Posted November 23, 2020 Combat gear picture of Vanderwall twins. Looks like Andrew (left) have different custom grip also: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted November 24, 2020 Share #9 Posted November 24, 2020 P.S. sorry in my previous post, pilots of course are from VF-11 not 17! Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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