Darkvalley Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share #226 Posted July 24, 2012 Hi Jerry On my bag, there is nothing to attach the parachute? and u ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted July 24, 2012 Share #227 Posted July 24, 2012 You mean how attached the raft kit to the parachute pack? In early war the raft kit was rigger tacked to the parachute pack in four places... in the mid war rigger started make a two webbing slots at raft case to put there a Q.A.S. parachute pack chest straps( and probably also a rigger tack raft case to the para pack... In the end of 1944 riggers used a new pararaft kit container for raft kit case... Container was also tacked to the harrness and have a slot for Q.A.S. pack chest strap but it was easier to put off the kit... after 44 the container was changed a bit, improved a snap hook and called M641 ( You can find it sometimes at Ebay). I have a pics of all the pararaft containter from Naval Aviation News but at my home computer... Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted July 25, 2012 Share #228 Posted July 25, 2012 Sorry the ANR-2B is not reserved only for NAVY my fault( thanks Dustin) Regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HattonWWII Posted August 16, 2012 Share #229 Posted August 16, 2012 Very great stuff! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted September 4, 2012 Share #230 Posted September 4, 2012 Hi Dark. Here You have a pics of pararaft container, early type and late... enjoy, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkvalley Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share #231 Posted September 6, 2012 Hi Jerry Very cool.... :w00t: It only remains for me to find one, but I had to see once and long ago. Gracias ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted September 6, 2012 Share #232 Posted September 6, 2012 No problem:) I have to find a version for MODEL KIT but they are rare! Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted September 8, 2012 Share #233 Posted September 8, 2012 I mean version for MODEL A kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted September 19, 2012 Share #234 Posted September 19, 2012 Hi Guys. I had to moved all of my stuff from familiy home and made a new display in my girlfriend house:) We dont have a lot of space but is not bad:) I added old and new photos. Enjoy, Jerry Patrol-bomber multi engines aircraft late war crew member Flying headgear stuff Flying headgear and 1943 fighter pilot torso with early converted Q.A.S. harness from AN6510 seat type parachute(my friend made this conversion for me using all of orginal parts: harness, all of metal parts, hooks and thread) Late war manequin mixed items part 1 Mixed items part 2 with rare USN raft charts Mixed items part 3 Late war F6F pilot and pilot's personal equipment from late 1945 Avenger pilot from 1944 My favorite display USMC F4U pilot from mid 1943:) with bunch of rare stuff like private purchase, rigger modified shoulder .45 holster New cabinet, first level Second level and USMC F4U pilot Third level and USN carrier pilot Fifth level and USMC PBJ crew member from 1944/1945. Fourth level is still under construction:) Late war display and pilot's personal equipment part 1 Late war display and pilot's personal equipment part 2 And only two toros:( Last shot... I wish to have a more space:( maybe I will make a manequin but I have to talk with my girlfriend firstly:) Rest items are packed in boxes. The best regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebel Posted September 23, 2012 Share #235 Posted September 23, 2012 Hi Jerry, Impressive. Some rare and good stuffs. What does your girlfriend think about your collction? Cheers, Franck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted September 24, 2012 Share #236 Posted September 24, 2012 Thanks Franck! Hmm firstly she had some objections but after small talk is okay:) She like it! I would like to add a two manequins but it would be more harder to negotiate:( Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted December 27, 2012 Share #237 Posted December 27, 2012 Hi Guys. Winter is comming here and there soo I would like to share a few of US NAVY Aviation winter stuff. At the begining here is cool photo of US NAVY PBY Catalina crew(more than one, 11 men's) from 1943. They are probably from VP-61 squadron based in Umnak Island, Alaska but Im not sure! Most of the crew from photo are wearing a full US NAVY winter sets included a: M445A jackets, 446A trousers(III model with two unsnaped pockets at the front), M380B boots, intermediate 5-fingers leather gloves with fur at the cuffs and USN winter B-2 caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted December 27, 2012 Share #238 Posted December 27, 2012 But not all of the crews wearing the the same uniform. The three men first from the left of second line(probably they are pilot, co-pilot and navigator) wearing the electric heated flight suit M456A( A from 1st model) made by Colvinex company N.Y. The M456A suit is cooperated with M456A (B7) boots and M456A (G9) gloves. The gloves can be found at pic also in another crew members. They characterized by no fur and two small silver snaps near the cuffs. The snaps were closed to the suit special tapes connectors(two for hands and two for legs) and heating circle was ready. I dont know why but the officers with M456A suit dont have a Colvinex boots. The one boot is visible on the far left. Two zipper lines, and one zipper pull closed at the bottom, for sure it is M380B boots. M456A Colvinex boots have only one zipper line. Another small details: the special connector tape from the suit is visible still closed and not connected to the boots that provides me that boots are M380B not electric heated M456A. Here is my display included the same configuration of uniform as above:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted December 27, 2012 Share #239 Posted December 27, 2012 Another small detail. The men from far right, first line(probably a gunner) have a very interesting item. Winter heavy fur lined US NAVY three fingers mittens. I made small display also represent the same configuration: USN B-2 cap converted from leather NAVY helmet(1092L), silk parachute scarf and TH-37 headset with covered earphones by brown leather earcups. I can recognize three types of NAVY B2 cap: standard NAVY contraced B-2 cap, converted from leather or sheepskin lined helmet(1092L or 1092W) and private purchase B-2 cap(last two cap have always a green material under the bill). I know that most of forum members dont care about this thread but I think the winter USN aviation clothing is something more special The best regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebel Posted December 28, 2012 Share #240 Posted December 28, 2012 Hi Jerry, I'm agree with you. Thank you for this display and all explanations about what I believe are not well-known USN equipments. You have noted that this leather suit was still in use in Korean war. Franck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted December 29, 2012 Share #241 Posted December 29, 2012 Hi Franck Yes of course(thanks for great photos). The later suit used in Korea was a II model M456B with a little bit different gloves(M456B - G-11). You should make a post WW2 impression with electric heated suit:) The best regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted January 2, 2013 Share #242 Posted January 2, 2013 Hi! It is probably one of the best item from 2012 which I got.... Early 1943 B-4 life vest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted January 2, 2013 Share #243 Posted January 2, 2013 And here is a correct side: Aircraft paint (probably a non-specular blue-grey color) for camuflage in the water aginst a Japan partol plane or ships and avoid to be a captured.... It is a very commom practise made by US NAVY pilot at PTO... Here is a cover for famous book written by LtCdr Everett C. Hargreaves: Son of A Preacher - A Hellcat Ace's Memoirs. We can see a painted blue life preserver used by a pilot of the left side... Enjoy, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkvalley Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share #244 Posted January 13, 2013 Hi Very nice with this paint !!!!! the only one I have is this blue but made of origin. this is not easy to find! my shark chaser dates from after the war! impossible to find a good one! 1943 ! we can see the difference in the lifejacket that are yellow and blue ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted January 14, 2013 Share #245 Posted January 14, 2013 Hi Dark! Nice vest, it is probably a early model of deck personel life vest. It is contraced NXSS, not a aviation contract, but for sure pilot used this type of vest from deck crew ocassionaly. WW2 S.C is a hard item to find:( but good luck with find one! Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted January 14, 2013 Share #246 Posted January 14, 2013 Jerry, Laurent, Some fantastic US Navy aviation items, what a great topic to read! The displays are a pleasure to look at... Thanks for posting, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkvalley Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share #247 Posted January 15, 2013 Hi Jerry hummmm, Personally I do not think it is for the deck personnal, not because it is mine, but the "S" NXSS for meaning in "other". One might even guess "type B. ..?" what was the contract number used by USN in 1943 for aviation ? From when the contract as 288? No interest to make a life vest this form when there is the necessary equipment for the U.S. Navy ? not clear on this one! L. Ps : I know you're full of S.C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted January 17, 2013 Share #248 Posted January 17, 2013 Hi Dark. It is not full clear vest. It think for aviation vest would be standard contracted: N288 like other WW2 life aviation vest of US NAVY. Second model of blue vest for deck personel or other units is also contraced NXSS: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/137338-navy-mae-west-info-needed/ The aviation contract from 1943 could be N288, NOA, NXS or NXSA...plus series number. Btw Your vest is also cool !!!!! Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ3Navy Posted January 20, 2013 Share #249 Posted January 20, 2013 This may be a little off topic, but maybe you guys can help. I'm looking for a late war to early 50's USN dye pack. I've seen some identical to the M-566A but marked "Life Vest" rather than "Life Jacket". My question is, what is the difference? Also, I have a shark repellent pack dated 1966. When did they start using the term "repellent" instead of "chaser"? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted January 22, 2013 Share #250 Posted January 22, 2013 Hi FJ3 NAVY. It is still US NAVY topic:) For the 50s NAVY pilot the best in my opinion will be a M556B with three rivets. They are late war WW2 to 50s. Also the shark chaser from 50s is still with shark chaser ink. Babel put his MKII vest here:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=61456 Good photos reference for 50s dye marker(later 50s model than three riveted M556B) and shark chaser. The best regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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