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In my opinion the historical significance speaks for itself - Having original paper and photos is research gold if someone wanted to take that and reconstruct this man's story.    The value part is tricky with the absence of the Purple Heart.  From my perspective, it's the epicenter of a KIA group but if I was into researching his squadron/ group or was particularly enamored with his story I might overlook its absence. I personally would not pay the premium I otherwise might if it was complete, however.    Kyle

Added a small tie or attempt at least, it’s not very good.

That's very sad to hear.

Very cool!  Love the Naval Training stuff.  Congrats.

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Won at auction recently is a Bass drum used in USNTC at Sampson N.Y. Made by the WFL Drum Co. in Chicago and 34 inches across.     

Only 6 weeks until the ASMIC Military Show. We still have a few tables available.

I recently acquired a large WWII archive belonging to 2nd Lt. Lloyd J. Andrews Jr., 392nd Fighter Squadron, 367th Fighter Group, Ninth Air Force, and would appreciate opinions from advanced aviation and KIA group collectors. Andrews was a P-38 pilot from Phoenix, Arizona who was killed in action on 20 October 1944 during a dive-bombing mission near Merzenich/Tollhausen, Germany. The archive contains: Original DFC and Air Medal group Original award and presentation documents MACR 9778 Eyewitness statement from Capt. Robert E. Douglas Captured German intelligence reports documenting the crash, recovery of Andrews’ body, and burial Official Ninth Tactical Air Command press photo release sent to his widow in October 1944 Wartime photographs Original telegrams and casualty correspondence Newspaper articles concerning his death and awards Family material relating to his widow Anne Andrews and daughter Talitha Ann Over 200 pages of documentation and research According to contemporary newspaper accounts, Andrews had completed more than 50 combat missions, had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with multiple Oak Leaf Clusters, and was credited with destroying four enemy aircraft before being shot down. One of the more unusual items is an original Ninth Air Force press photo release dated October 1944 showing Andrews receiving mission instructions shortly before one of his final combat operations. The reverse includes the original typed caption sent to his wife in Phoenix. I’m interested in hearing opinions on: Historical significance of the archive. Current collector value. Comparable KIA fighter pilot groups that have sold recently. Photos attached.

Oh no, very sad news....great guy!   Kurt