jerry_k Posted November 26, 2019 Share #576 Posted November 26, 2019 Closer look. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted November 26, 2019 Share #577 Posted November 26, 2019 Right hand... Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted November 26, 2019 Share #578 Posted November 26, 2019 Left hand Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted November 26, 2019 Share #579 Posted November 26, 2019 Burgess penlight is filled into sleeve pocket with automatic pencil and U.S. Navy lipstick in a left chest flight suit pocket. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted November 26, 2019 Share #580 Posted November 26, 2019 ESM/1 Navy issued signal mirror is visible in right leg pocket. Part of a white strap in upper hip right pocket is a tourniquet used in crisis situation after a bad shot (mentioned in some action report - thanks Paul for help). Enjoy, Jerry Link to post Share on other sites
BlueBookGuy Posted November 26, 2019 Share #581 Posted November 26, 2019 Great-looking guy Jerry, realistic and 'alive'... well done indeed. And, great items here and there. Please a couple questions, what model the goggles? And, what kind the helmet cable's extension? Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted November 27, 2019 Share #582 Posted November 27, 2019 Thanks Franco! The goggle are NAVY MKIV version. Cable is another style of extension cord for earphones. Here is Avenger VC-84 pilot used exactly this type. Regards, Jerry Link to post Share on other sites
pararaftanr2 Posted November 27, 2019 Share #583 Posted November 27, 2019 Nicely done Jerry! Your display has certainly evolved over the past few years. Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted November 27, 2019 Share #584 Posted November 27, 2019 Thanks Paul. For sure it is also your contribution. Cheers, Jerry Link to post Share on other sites
MCDUFF Posted November 27, 2019 Share #585 Posted November 27, 2019 Hi Jerry, the new mannequin sure sets off the display! Love the detail of your collection as always! Trust you enjoyed the Midway film....?! Cheers! Graham Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted November 27, 2019 Share #586 Posted November 27, 2019 Thanks Graham. Details as always make a huge good work ! Yeah, it was a great feeling to saw a SBD's on a big screen. Of course some issues could be better. 7/10 for me:) but why they used a USAAF T-30 throat mics? It was a tear in my eye for sure. I hope you are well! Jerry Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Flick Posted November 27, 2019 Share #587 Posted November 27, 2019 Hello Jerry: More marvelous improvements to your display. I salute you! I especially like seeing the Australian-made square tip machete, a very scarce item even here in the USA and doubly so in Europe, no doubt. I also like the M1936 pistol belt modified with the ammunition loops for the .38 Special Tracer ammo for the S&W Victory. A very nice, authentic touch there. I share your thoughts on the film MIDWAY. Many excellent parts, some not so excellent. I graded it as a B+ effort and am glad that I saw it. Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration to the rest of us. Regards, Charlie Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted November 27, 2019 Share #588 Posted November 27, 2019 Great looking display Jerry. Keep it up Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted November 28, 2019 Share #589 Posted November 28, 2019 Thanks Charlie. The Australian machete is one of the my favorite items. A lot of USN/USMC aviators used it! What a pity that only I and a few people put here some US NAVY aviators stuff. I guess more forum members have a great Naval Aviation items in his collections. Thanks Navybean and thanks for the mirror ! Cheers, Jerry Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Share #590 Posted December 2, 2019 Jerry i took a little time today and took some picitures of some of my USN gear. I started with some parachutes, moved on to some Jackets, life vests, and few other items. Lot of pictures First off is my QAS (quick attached Seat) chute pack with harness. Used mainly by Aircraft Carrier crews. Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Share #591 Posted December 2, 2019 more of the QAS Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Share #592 Posted December 2, 2019 more of the QAS, the chute typially stayed in the aircraft and the flight crew wore the harness into the plane. Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Share #593 Posted December 2, 2019 moving on, the next item is the QAC (quick attach chute) this is a harness with chest mounted D-ring. the chute was attached to the chest D-rings simular to the AAF type A-3. This chute was typically worn by larger aircraft like the PBY Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Share #594 Posted December 2, 2019 more of the QAC Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Share #595 Posted December 2, 2019 next chute is the Chute Seat Type, worn typially during training but was also used by some land based fighter squadrons. Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Share #596 Posted December 2, 2019 few more pictures Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Share #597 Posted December 2, 2019 there are a few more parachute types used by the USN such as the back pack style. next are a few of the USN flight jackets used during WW2. I know there are more options and there are better threads covering this subject but this is a good sample. M422A goatskin flight jacket WW2 version of the later G-1 Most people are used to. Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Share #598 Posted December 2, 2019 next is the ANJ3A flight jacket, Army/Navy version of the M422A flight jacket. Later war issue. Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Share #599 Posted December 2, 2019 next version of the M422A is the AN3552 another Army/Navy variation late war Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Share #600 Posted December 2, 2019 moving on to some of the USN M421A series cotton light weight flight jackets. The are a few variations of this jacket, most with 2 pockets but also later versions with 3 and even 4 pockets. This jacket is also known as the ANJ2A I do not believe Army ever wore this coat. first jacket is the M421A with 2 pockets. Link to post Share on other sites
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