John Cooper Posted June 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 3, 2009 I am very proud to be the new owner of a beautiful Haltom WW1 pilot’s wing. I think it was best described by noted author Maj. Terry Morris in his must have WW1 wing book as... "in the author's opinion, the most striking of the WW1 wing badges" BTW Thanks to the following collectors at the auction today: Ron Burkey, Tod Rathbone, & Russ Wilson - gentleman all! http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1633/haltom.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted June 3, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 3, 2009 John, Since I consider you a very good friend, and since you have excellent taste, I won't say "I hate you". I am glad that you were able to pick up what would have been MY first choice of wing from the auction. Well done; truly one of the most beautiful designs that I have ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted June 3, 2009 Steve, I was lucky to add this wing to my collection as there was some tough competition! I wanted to add some more information on this wing from Duncan Campbell's book (another must have book) p. 87 he states that this wing is "One of the superb wing badges of World War I" which belong to a Lt. Robert J. Hodgins. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted June 3, 2009 Share #4 Posted June 3, 2009 Truly Stunning! Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW12 Posted June 3, 2009 Share #5 Posted June 3, 2009 Well done, John. A spectacular wing! Beau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfortress Posted June 3, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 3, 2009 John, Super wing and probably the NEW JEWEL to your wing collection! George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 3, 2009 Share #7 Posted June 3, 2009 John, I think the Haltom wing would have been my choice also, not only because it is a beautiful wing, but also having grown up in Ft. Worth, Haltom’s store was our local “Tiffany”; the recognized upscale jeweler…just as Shreve is in your area. In fact, I went to school for a few years with one of his grandsons—a snotty little twit, if ever there was one. Old G.W. Haltom was an American success story who found himself in the right place at the right time with the right skills and he capitalized on them during the early 20th Century. I think the source of his trade, was in some respects, the same as Neiman Marcus tapped, which was the sudden wealth generated in the newly found West Texas oil fields, from large cattle ranchers, and railroad men who were in those days just beginning to develop the “infrastructure” in that part of the country. Couple that with the fact that Ft. Worth’s Camp Bowie and Dallas’ Love Field were significant venues for the training of WWI aviators and it would follow that old G.W. would find a local market in making some nice wings for the boys. Great pick-off…congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted June 3, 2009 Share #8 Posted June 3, 2009 Congrat's John - it would be the highlight of any collection for sure! s/f Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted June 3, 2009 Share #9 Posted June 3, 2009 Nice wing. It seems that a number of slight variations exist for this wing. Some are 2 pieces (with the shield and both wings) some are 3 pieces, with the two wings separate and attached to the shield. I have also seen some small variations in the feathering between the different versions. I have a similar wing in 2 pieces, but the back of the wing section covers up the hallmark (if one was present) on the shield. Good for you John. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted June 3, 2009 Share #10 Posted June 3, 2009 Nice addition John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belleauwood Posted June 3, 2009 Share #11 Posted June 3, 2009 John, What a jewel! And from the Cambell collection - Beautiful and hard to find better. Best, Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks everyone for all the replies I really feel I not only have a super wing but maybe more importantly the fact it came from Duncan's collection who will forever be mentioned in the collecting circles when anyone speaks about the beginnings of wing collecting. It is an honor and a privilege to have one of his wings. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted June 5, 2009 Share #13 Posted June 5, 2009 John, Congratulations! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted June 5, 2009 John, Congratulations! Chris Thanks Chris... I see you have an avatar of one of the wings that got away! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted June 5, 2009 Share #15 Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks Chris... I see you have an avatar of one of the wings that got away! John John, Nope, thats this one: Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted June 6, 2009 Ok rub it in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted June 6, 2009 Share #17 Posted June 6, 2009 Ok rub it in! Sheesh, that from the guy who just got a straight up G.W. Haltom! I don't have one of those, yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted June 11, 2009 Share #18 Posted June 11, 2009 OK John, you have had enough time for the honeymoon. When are we going to see some glamour shots from different angles....hmmmm???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share #19 Posted June 11, 2009 Stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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