Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 USN early war oxygen mask with rigger modified M450-1 Flight Helmet Go Navy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 next up is a Shoulder Holster for the USN Victory Model .38 cal. revolver carried by air crew. The holster has been modifed with loops on the should strap to carry extra ammo. Go Navy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 holster is dated 1943 and is marked USN on the rear of the holster. Go Navy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Next is the USN early war RS-76 throat microphone. They have leather on the metal spring that wraps around the wearers neck. Go Navy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 next is a USN pilots ploting board carrieried by air crew for over water navigation. Go Navy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 last is a set of USN summer weight flight gloves which is it for now. i have more but would take a lot some more digging. i am just hoping that i have contributed something of value to the forum but giving simple examples of some USN WW2 era flight gear. Go Navy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1canpara Posted December 2, 2019 Incredible stuff Mike! Amazing pieces! I’m very jealous! Collector of WWII M-1helmets and WWII Airborne items Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navybean Posted December 2, 2019 Incredible stuff Mike! Amazing pieces! Im very jealous! Thanks Rick, I am sure it pales in comparison to your collection. -Reading back through my posts looks like I did a poor job spell checking... I seam to miss a bunch of words when using my iPad. Go Navy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted December 2, 2019 Hi Mike. Thanks for posting your stuff! Great. Nice to see something new here! Of course a QAS pack is the best and your Seat type chute! M421a jacket is interesting. I noticed modification like this somewhere before on M426 flight suit. For sure it was done for kind of purpose! Maybe you are right about M592 kit! Thanks again, Jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1canpara Posted December 2, 2019 Thanks Rick, I am sure it pales in comparison to your collection. -Reading back through my posts looks like I did a poor job spell checking... I seam to miss a bunch of words when using my iPad. Im honoured that you would think my collection surpasses this amazing display, sadly it doesnt ?? Im still in the novice stage of WWII aviation collecting and can only dream of having the gear that youve shared here! ? Collector of WWII M-1helmets and WWII Airborne items Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 2 Small lucky item which I found for my collection: AN6552 jacket. I was looking for a good condition M422a/AN6552 jacket for a LONG LONG time with all small parts not messed like: knits, waistband, zipper, zipper pull, tag, good collar etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 2 Small holes in a knits, waist band and two scarf into a collar but nothing big at all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 2 Named to a 1st Marine Air Wing aviator stationed at Tsingtao China in 1945-49. The nice bonus is inside. The jacket was bought for his wife. Enjoy, Jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 2 General look at my display now. Regards, Jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pararaftanr2 Posted February 2 Thanks for sharing the updates to your display. It has a museum-quality feel to it now. Very well done! https://pilotsmanyourplanes.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin Posted February 2 Nice work Jerry! Visit: https://wwiisurvivalequipment.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCDUFF Posted February 3 The jacket is a very cool addition to the collection Jerry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueBookGuy Posted February 3 SUPER !!!!!! That corner is quite a true time capsule straight from 75 years ago... impressive. My compliments. Franco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry_k Posted February 3 Thanks Franco! I hope Graham you are also well, some new USMC stuff? Thanks! Still have been thinking about add it to the mannequin - over a flight suit? Jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger Posted February 3 Nice Jerry! Nice addition to your great collection! Formerly known as Pik As Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flightpath Posted February 3 Hey Jerry, you should turn that Corsair ammo box around and have a foot of linked .50 Cal. hanging out!? Interested in US Naval and Marine aviation history, aircrew wings & insignia. WW2 US Navy and Marine Grumman Wildcat, Avenger & Douglas SBD aircraft. Also interested in US 5th AF in Australia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
