jerry_k Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Ps in last photo with dyied flight suit it is a rigger made psk survival kit pouch? Link to post Share on other sites
Bebel Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Hi Jerry, Sorry. Only ww2 is not written in the topic title and I was believing that awe could display and talk about any period of USN aviation gears. No, not back in the collectors world but always higly interested in all that! And always seeking an O2 mask with the early mini regulator and hose for Phantom II! Franck Link to post Share on other sites
Bebel Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Ps in last photo with dyied flight suit it is a rigger made psk survival kit pouch? Yes, you're right. It was belonging to Lt Richards and I believe that it's the one we can see on this picture (1964 - USS Saratoga with Cdr Waits at right, CO of VF-84). Franck Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Ha ha Im sure that Laurent forgot put a WW2 in description. Of course Im joking ! The same me, a little bit step back but still interesting and buy some items from time to time. Thanks for war time pic. I guess it is the only one time when they used a orange suit in combat? Rigger made mod. are the best in all the time WW2, Korean, Vn war. Cheers, Jerry Link to post Share on other sites
Bebel Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Hi Jerry, The orange suit was only for training. They did use a kakhi suit for the war. But it was too clear and the crew dyed this one in green at the first years of the Vietnam war. The picture was taken some monthes (Oct. 1964) before the "Jolly Roger" was engaged in the Tonkin Gulf (May 1965 - November 1965). Franck Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Okay thanks. I was thinking that is a combat pic. Your green dyed suit is super cool looking! Regards, Jerry Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Hi Guys. Looks like not much WW2 Navy pilot collectors is here... anything new in this thread since almost 2 years . I made some modification since last update for my USMC/USN WW2 pilot mannequin. Here are results: Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Full view... Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Reorganized his life vest kit a little bit, added a A-14 oxygen mask under a chute chest strap, loaded a holster with rubber dummy .38 and waterproof bag. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Ready for action in holster. VF-1 pilot with A-14 mask carried under his "original" back pad kit chest straps similar as I did chose to present my mask. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Another one closer view. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Left hand closer view: Lucky Strike package with US NAVY matches and ring made from small aviator wings. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Right hand closer view with MKIIIa plotting board, blue wool billed cap with mini aviator wings, additional Japanese warships recognition charts and Assorted charms for snack during a long flight... Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 His flight suit pocket full of useful contents... Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 This square shape in his right hip pocket is a Navy E3a kit. Note pad with pencil (secured by parachute bungee cord) on a left leg with early plastic US NAVY flashlight. It is not typical grey late war plastic flashlight. In a right down pocket are a: case from AN6531 sunglasses, summer flying gloves and Aussie made survival machete tied to his leg. Looks at VC-84 Avenger crew. A radioman and a pilot used this type of tool tied to his legs. Boots are not a standard USN/USMC boondockers but US NAVY low deck shoes with only 4 laces eyes. Also used by aviators in late war. Here is example of VC-76 pilot with the same type of boots. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I was able to find a nice grouping of items belong to James Merritt Rickman who was a SB2C pilot in Navy Bombing Squadron 89 (VB-89) in 1945. The unit was aboard on USS Antietam (CV-36). Small stuff included his dairy and log book with incredible page about Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb drop. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Closer view. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I was able also to find a VB-89 insignia decal (aircraft size). Framed with VB-89 photo during his cruise near Japan. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I will continued in a few hours:) Link to post Share on other sites
pararaftanr2 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Jerry, Looks like you have been keeping busy. Thanks for all the detailed photos of your latest updates. That's a great looking mannequin with many scarce items. Regards, Paul https://pilotsmanyourplanes.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Great looking stuff Jerry. Great display Go Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
dustin Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Very nice Jerry! ...well done. Where did you source the .38 ? it looks really good and when in the waterproof cover it works perfectly. As a nomenclature adjustment, the flask kit would be the Mark I. The use of the term Navy E-3A is erroneous collector jargon. Visit: https://wwiisurvivalequipment.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Here is a item which I never expect to get... WW2 F4U wing ammo box (it could be also from RAAF or Fleet Air Arm but paint was the same) Top flap have still some paint from national insignia. Box don't have a date but post war F4U had a 20mm cannon. Behind the box is a US NAVY contracted seat parachute cushion. This one is rigger modified for QAS pack risers. It have a sewed a flap with snap on a each side. Hard to find item for sure. Now I have to find a QAS chute pack Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Closer view of the snap. The special flap secure a QAS chute connectors which go between a flap slots and cushion. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I totally reorganized a top shelf of my cabin. F6F-3 model kit from VF-27 squadron. Control grip NAF 1173-2 (also used in Hellcat planes), F6F-3 RPM gauge. Small ship is a recognition model of USS Yorktown class carrier. Link to post Share on other sites
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