BlueBookGuy Posted March 4, 2014 Share #301 Posted March 4, 2014 hello, Yes it's that ! Did you already see it I presume.. well, yes it's my USMC character. And of course, all the remaining (not all of them are still in collection, presently much less). At least the two from WW2 I'll post with some more detailed pics - Hope they will be pleasant to see. Regards, Franco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted March 4, 2014 Share #302 Posted March 4, 2014 Cool collection! Nice USMC pilot, but as some forum member mentioned I would change a small thing like holster, dye marker and remove a canteen cover adapter. Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted March 4, 2014 Share #303 Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks Jery, I'll look for a more correct dye marker and something ideas for the canteen. I'd regret to waste the M-3 holster I already was keeping aside (was a "double") - saw subsequently a photo of a VMF-452 Corsair pilot as portrayed on "USS Franklin" in early March 1945, should say it was 100% identical to this pilot so M-3 would be practically correct - altough .38 revolver in its proper holster is a more classic look. Regards, Franco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 5, 2014 Share #304 Posted March 5, 2014 There is nothing wrong with that three rivet dye marker, it is a WWII model. The poster on that thread is basing his knowledge on photos. The one he posted is WWII, however the model you have on your aviator is the other WWII variation. There are a variety of navy sea markers as per specification changes, manufacturer variation and deviation from specifications that were accepted. For purposes of this discussion I will highlight a couple points.<br />As per other topic the posters recognized WWII riveted sea marker is seen on right in this photo amended from the marker on left. The same amendment occurs on the other variant of the sea marker, amended riveted model on right just a Bluebook has. From these markers to the ones seen above they are distinctly different but were manufactured under the same specification and relevant amendments and are simply manufacture variation. On these dye markers seen here note the size of the markings though different are the same manufacturer. This company deviated from original specs with oversized markings reverting back to listed size upon manufacture of the riveted model. This is an immediate post war dye marker, it looks similar to the marker above but uses the term "VEST" and does include cotton tie tapes, this marker is the link between dye markers of WWII and the all so common markers found today recognized as having nylon tie tapes. This is a basic crash coarse on navy dye markers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted March 5, 2014 Share #305 Posted March 5, 2014 thanks so much Dustin!! Dye Markers and their sub-variations were not among my most in-depht subjects. Too many years as a AAF "fan" before switching to other topics, OK I can keep this one. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted March 5, 2014 Share #306 Posted March 5, 2014 Hi Dustin. Yes, I know that this model is late war WW2 but it is hard to see this type of three riveted DM hanging on the vest from vintage photos... The most popular three riveded DM is like Your post: 387: Franco, Your DM is very very late war and better idea would be find earlier version like in Dustin post: 387 or 388 (left) Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted March 5, 2014 Share #307 Posted March 5, 2014 Franco, back to the gun. Of course .45 is also good for USMC late war but if You want to keep Your pilot in "classic" look would be cool to find a .38 holster with ammo loops. They are not hard to find at Ebay.. BTW, can You post a pic of VMF-452 Corsair pilot. Would be cool to see it! Thanks, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted March 5, 2014 Share #308 Posted March 5, 2014 thanks Jerry for the suggestions. Will go back on the web looking for that Corsair pilot and will post that picture. hope to find it again in PC's "chronology". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted March 5, 2014 Share #309 Posted March 5, 2014 You welcome:) always helpfull to nice people! Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted March 11, 2014 Share #310 Posted March 11, 2014 Hi Guys. Here is another one (probably one of the best item in my collection) new item which I was able to find: MKIIIa Plotting board. This type of plotting board was smaller version, used in fighter aircraft and also in dive bombers or even OS2U Kingfisher. Bigger version MKVa was used in Avenger (You can see photo of my example on previous pages). The best thing is that board is named to 6 kills ACE Wallace R. Johnson from VF-15 US NAVY squadron. Board included his mission maps and all kind of recognition accessories. Maps are from Philippine area included a: Mindanao, Leyte, Samar islands. I noticed some variation of MK3a board's, all are near the same but differences are between a method of attached a plastic board on top and closing the flap. This one have a small metal spring at main part and hanger at the flap. Make a click and top flap is closed. Here is a manufacture plate (photo is from Ebay auction) my plate is hide by a stuck map. Here is a VF-15 squadron photo. The Wallace R. Johnson is in back row, 7th from left: I do not have to introduced a man in first row 4th from right? The best US NAVY ACE in WW2 a David McCampbell. http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/OnlineLibrary/photos/images/i06000/i06328l.htm The best regards, Jerry Here also a small bio of Wallace: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted March 11, 2014 Share #311 Posted March 11, 2014 A SUPER piece of history !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Already fallen in love... a gem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted March 12, 2014 Share #312 Posted March 12, 2014 A SUPER piece of history !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Already fallen in love... a gem! Thanks Franco! Yes this plotting board is super cool! I was looking for a MKIIIa version for a long long time! cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted March 12, 2014 Share #313 Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks for posting pics of this unique item. It is all the more interesting to me as I own Wallace Johnson's flight helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted March 12, 2014 Share #314 Posted March 12, 2014 I remember that Tom. My friend have also a part of grouping from Wallace squadron mate another ACE Arthur Singer http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/13186-10-victory-us-navy-ace-items-uncovered/?hl=%2Barthur+%2Bsinger Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebel Posted March 13, 2014 Share #315 Posted March 13, 2014 Those plotting boards are not very easy to find. And including all docs and maps from an operation theater and more, belonging to an ace, it's a superb stuff! Franck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted March 13, 2014 Share #316 Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks Franck! I was looking for one example for a while! Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted April 17, 2014 Share #317 Posted April 17, 2014 Hi. I was able to fill my rigger made signal pouch. Now looks cool Cheers, Jerry Old pics are missing. Here is a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkvalley Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #318 Posted May 10, 2014 Hi Jerry !!! How are you? I see you've found something really interesting. Not easy to find this kit and complete! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted May 20, 2014 Share #319 Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks Dark! Yes I was looking kit like this for a long long time! Im fine. Smooth and easy not too much militaria too buy:) It makes me and my wallet happy ! and You? cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkvalley Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share #320 Posted June 4, 2014 Hi Jerry Here is my latest acquisition. failing to read the date correctly, I would like to know if you have any information about this number of contract : NOa(s)-3196 ? It is complete with canopy. I was looking for a very long time since I already had the harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted June 5, 2014 Share #321 Posted June 5, 2014 Who is the manufacture of your chute and can you post some pics of the AN raft that I see a corner of? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkvalley Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share #322 Posted June 5, 2014 Hi Dustin, Make by Pioneer Parachute. ok, as soon as I have some time, I'll take pictures of the raft. Thks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted June 5, 2014 Share #323 Posted June 5, 2014 Dark it is my old chute which I sold lasy year to USA I supposed that is my example, the same NAVY type, Pioneer, and have a two zip tie at the handle to secure. The date was (probably)44 in fade blue ink at the bottom front. Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted June 5, 2014 Share #324 Posted June 5, 2014 Here is my example with harness which I sold last year: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/25394-ww2-qac-usn-parachute-harrness/ The same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted June 5, 2014 Share #325 Posted June 5, 2014 This contract was awarded in early 1944 and completed in 1944. I suspect that's your primary question. NOa or NOA prefixes are quite common this just means the contract was drafted and negotiated by the BuAer but funded by the BuS&A. It is also a Limited contract meaning it cannot be renegotiated finalized with a fixed price and specific quantity. The little s in parenthesis stands Supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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