Boy Howdy Posted September 5, 2021 Share #1 Posted September 5, 2021 I am not a big WW 2 collector but I figured this was worth picking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted September 5, 2021 Part 2: The leather helmet has a small hole in the forehead area. There is a loose chin strap that looks like it belongs on the leather helmet. Cloth helmet is an A-9, leather is a B-6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stratasfan Posted September 5, 2021 Share #4 Posted September 5, 2021 Wow! Super cool! Thanks for sharing! Love the flying helmets! I'm trying to make a repro A-8 right now, actually. Not too far along, but working on it! Got to figure out what I can use for the trim! :) Do you display your flight gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted September 5, 2021 Hello there! No, I do not. I actually don't collect this type of gear (except for the holster and pistol belt) I will probably put the aviation gear up on the F/S forum in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted September 5, 2021 Share #6 Posted September 5, 2021 A great score is almost as fun as blowing up your train set, isn’t that so Gomez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted September 5, 2021 Blowing up my trains! Capital idea my good manayunkman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavalryCombatant Posted September 5, 2021 Share #8 Posted September 5, 2021 Love that life preserver! Great finds, wish I was that lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted September 5, 2021 Thank you CavalryCombatant. This market hasn't really produced much this summer but today was just my day. At least every this appears to be pre D-Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmhm Posted September 5, 2021 Share #10 Posted September 5, 2021 As a bit of trivia, the astro compass company was located on Salem Avenue here in Dayton. It's a Taco Bell now... Mark sends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted September 5, 2021 I would guess GPS sounded the death knoll for the Astro-Compass but can help you find a Taco Bell.🌮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted September 7, 2021 I will be listing the aviation related items in the For Sale Forum this morning if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.C. Benoit Posted September 8, 2021 Share #13 Posted September 8, 2021 Did you come across any Bomber caps, Korea Theater era? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted September 8, 2021 No, just what is pictured. I have been looking for a "Sgt.Carter" hat for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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