KASTAUFFER Posted March 26, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 26, 2007 I thought it might be interesting to see what WWII US Naval Aviator uniforms and Flight Jackets are out there on the forum! I will get it started with this set: WWII M-422A Flight Jacket and Uniform to Capt Prentis K. Will . He graduated from the USNA in 1931 . He was present during the Pearl Harbor attack , serving as Exec with VJ-2 on Ford Island . His LOM is for service from 12/7/41 until the end of the war for service with various VJ squadrons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share #2 Posted March 26, 2007 His uniform . The ribbon bars are of the sew on variety . He was clearly eligible for battle stars on the Asiatic Pacific campaign medal , but there are no stars on his ribbon bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted March 26, 2007 Share #3 Posted March 26, 2007 Great set you have there! Here is my only set. It unnamed for now, but I am working on that with the seller. It came with 5 pairs pf pants as well. The wings are WWII meyer pinback! I have no idea about the last ribbon. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted March 26, 2007 Share #4 Posted March 26, 2007 Here's one you don't see too often. USN Aviation Greens for a 4 striper Naval Flight Surgeon. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted March 26, 2007 Here's one you don't see too often. USN Aviation Greens for a 4 striper Naval Flight Surgeon.Kurt Nice one... There was one of these on Ebay last week that went for a pretty penny. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted March 26, 2007 Share #6 Posted March 26, 2007 Nice one... There was one of these on Ebay last week that went for a pretty penny.Kurt Kurt- Was it the wing or blouse? Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted March 26, 2007 Kurt-Was it the wing or blouse? Kurt Av Green blouse with bullion wing . It sold for $300 if I recall correctly. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted March 26, 2007 Share #8 Posted March 26, 2007 It was a Lt. Cdr blouse that went for about $300. The wierd thing is that in one photo, it looks like there are 2 ribbons, and in the other just one! http://cgi.ebay.com/U-S-Navy-Flight-Surgeo...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted March 26, 2007 Share #9 Posted March 26, 2007 Kurt, here is one of my favorite jumpers. The thing I like is that it has both the Air Gunner and Radarman specialty marks. Also, a nice set of wings and ribbon bar. Unfortunately, the name is washed out on the tag, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted March 26, 2007 Share #10 Posted March 26, 2007 This one I got right from the vet last year. He was an Aviation Ordinanceman 2nd with VT-6 flying TBM's off the Hancock. I met him at an airshow where I had set up a display-he gave me all of his wartime memorabilia. You never know what you will find out there but it proves it's still out there. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted March 26, 2007 Kurt, here is one of my favorite jumpers. The thing I like is that it has both the Air Gunner and Radarman specialty marks. Also, a nice set of wings and ribbon bar. Unfortunately, the name is washed out on the tag, Mark. Nice jumper Mark. Most people dont realize how hard it is to find a WWII USN Aviation related jumper like this with the insignia intact. Its especially hard to find them with ribbons and wings still there. The VT-6 Jumper is awesome! Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted March 26, 2007 Share #12 Posted March 26, 2007 Nice jumper Mark. Most people dont realize how hard it is to find a WWII USN Aviation related jumper like this with the insignia intact. Its especially hard to find them with ribbons and wings still there. The VT-6 Jumper is awesome! Kurt WOW!!! GREAT Jumpers!!! Best regards, Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted March 27, 2007 Share #13 Posted March 27, 2007 Kurt, here is one of my favorite jumpers. The thing I like is that it has both the Air Gunner and Radarman specialty marks. Also, a nice set of wings and ribbon bar. Unfortunately, the name is washed out on the tag, Mark. Really like the Aviation Radioman/Air Gunner/Radarman Qual jumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share #14 Posted March 27, 2007 Here is one of the jumpers in my collection. It was worn by AMM1c John C. Witter of Patrol Bombing Squadron 20 during WWII. He was a crewman on a PPM Mariner . Note the AM with the large gold star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted March 27, 2007 Aviation Green uniform worn by Lt. Harry E. Leslie who served with VF-29 on the USS Cabot. He was KIA on 10/29/44 when his plane was hit by AA over the Philippines. He is credited with 2 kills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share #16 Posted March 27, 2007 Dress uniform worn by Ens. Charles H. MacAllister who served with VT-5 and was KIA on March 18, 1945 when the USS Franklin was attacked by Jaoanese aircraft. This uniform was sent to his family after Big Ben made it back to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share #17 Posted March 27, 2007 Great set you have there! Here is my only set. It unnamed for now, but I am working on that with the seller. It came with 5 pairs pf pants as well. The wings are WWII meyer pinback! I have no idea about the last ribbon. Any ideas? Hi Schottzie It looks like a National Defence ribbon to me. The star would signify to me that he was in during both the Korean War and the Vietnam war eras. The lack of campaign ribbons means he probably was stateside during that time. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBMflyer Posted March 27, 2007 Share #18 Posted March 27, 2007 Kurt, great uniforms, I love those bullion Naval Aviator wings. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share #19 Posted March 27, 2007 Here is another one out of the closet . This one was worn by an ARM3c flying missions over the Bay of Biscay with VPB-103. He took a bullion " Chiefs Rate" and made a 3rd class rate out of it. There probably was a Combat Aircrew wing on this at one time, but it is missing. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
776thamtrac Posted March 28, 2007 Share #20 Posted March 28, 2007 First up we have Maj. Bo Sweet. USMCR Bo's wife recently game me all of the irems she had that belonged to this fellow Devil Dog. Included were two lockers full. Here's a sample of what was inside. Bo flew first with VMS-1 and later he was flying R4D's with MAG-25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
776thamtrac Posted March 28, 2007 Share #21 Posted March 28, 2007 Also up new tonight, Leroy Rasch. Leroy was an instructor at University of Iowa Pre-Flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
776thamtrac Posted March 28, 2007 Share #22 Posted March 28, 2007 Ok one last thing. Just to stick these somewhere. The VF-113 Flight Jacket patches belonged to my wife's Grandfather. He flew Panthers with them in Korea. Also as a side note here he can be seen in the background of several shots of The Bridges at Toko Ri from the early shooting that was done during his time on Oriskany in 1954. The three HATRON 4 patches were his brothers who flew in Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted March 28, 2007 Share #23 Posted March 28, 2007 Hi Schottzie It looks like a National Defence ribbon to me. The star would signify to me that he was in during both the Korean War and the Vietnam war eras. The lack of campaign ribbons means he probably was stateside during that time. Kurt That sounds right, I bet the ribbon just faded a bit. Thanks for the info! Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share #24 Posted February 10, 2013 Here is an old thread worthy of adding more to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyman Posted February 10, 2013 Share #25 Posted February 10, 2013 Here's my favorite officers uniform to Paul W Schlegel. He earn the Navy cross in the battle of Midway. Awards and Citations Navy Cross See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the World War II The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Paul Wahl Schlegel, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber of Bombing Squadron THREE (VB-3), attached to the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), during the "Air Battle of Midway," against enemy Japanese forces on 4 - 6 June 1942. Ensign Schlegel took part in dive-bombing attacks against Japanese naval forces in the Battle of Midway. Disregarding the extreme danger from intense anti-aircraft fire and enemy fighter opposition, he, vigorously and with heroic determination, pressed home his attacks against the Japanese invasion fleet thereby contributing in great measure to the glorious and decisive victory of our forces. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Action Date: June 4 - 6, 1942 Service: Navy Rank: Ensign Company: Bombing Squadron 3 (VB-3) Division: U.S.S. Yorktown (CV-5) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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