Hello, Robert here.  Retired engineer with a fascination with ejection seats since I was seven.  Eventually got to work at McDonnell Douglas Escape Systems division for a few years in the 90s.  Spent the last 15 years of my career in commercial aircraft seating design and manufacture.  After several tries and many years watching the prices for seats go up and up, I found a real bargain on a T-33 seat in good but incomplete condition (it does have the harnesses!).  My plan is to do a cosmetic restoration for display.  Joined the group as I have seen several posts here on the subject and would like to contact others that have done this.  The intention is to build simple copies of components that are missing such as catapult (already have some 2.25 dia aluminum tubing), height adjustment mechanism, etc.    This site is a wonderful place to get lost in =)   I also have an interest in AR-15 rifles and developments, building a series of 1/3 scale replicas using Trumpeter kits and 3D printed parts to make replicas of CAR-15 608s and other obscure versions  and have found useful information here.   Cheers!

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I wanted and excuse to show of my new Merrill’s Marauders patch so I made a little CBI display. This one is temporary. Going to make it bigger with a Fighting Tiger Patch, Ledo Road, Mars Task force, my Chinese wings and jump wings, a P-40 I am building, etc.

My pfp is probably my most rare. I think it is a one off made for a fighter pilot. This is what I was told. I love it and it is the jewel of my collection.   And the second is an 82nd patch from WW1, told it was the officer patch? I haven't seen others like it. It is clearly 82nd, but it isn't the 82nd you know and love.

Might be some more info here =>  https://www.bocn.co.uk/threads/the-swimmer-weapon-system-the-308-special-devices.82425/

Great looking armband Cobra 6. Nice construction too  : )

Based on the photos, I'd be cautious about this particular marker. The misspelling of 'Confederate Veteran' and the rough casting suggest it may be a reproduction or copy rather than an original UDC issued marker. If you're looking for an authentic example, I'd recommend comparing dimensions, weight, casting marks, and lettering style against documented originals before purchasing. Cheers!

Hello, you said the buyer of the trunk remembered buying it at an auction and that they agree that it was an in person live auction, but there was some dispute about where. You further stated that, "His wife thinks the sale was near Cayuga or Lidgerwood, North Dakota while he thinks the sale was closer to Oakes, North Dakota. They don’t have a specific date that they think they purchased it, but their estimate is at least 10 years ago."   At least 10 years ago would've been at least around or before 2016.  The trunk very well could've been let go by the family right before moving to Scottsdale, AZ.   Oaks, ND is about 2hrs away from Fargo, ND Cayuga, ND is about 1 1/2hrs away from Fargo, ND Lidgerwood, ND is a little over an 1hr away from Fargo, ND   With the totality of evidence I've been able to gather plus the statements of the buyers of the trunk, plus the fact there is no other Dr Robert G Rogers that I was able to find from North Dakota that even comes close to matching everything I've seen, I'm going to say it's the Dr Robert G Rogers identified below.          Note:  Below you'll see that when World War II came Rogers became a staff surgeon of the 3rd Army Field Hospital, a facility which followed on the heels of Gen. George Patton's forces as that tank army dashed across France and Germany.  Also note his home address at least in 1980 was 1621 7th St S, Fargo, ND.   In the Morning Reports it showed that Robert G Rogers was assigned to the 121st Evacuation Hospital. Activated in 1943, the 121st Evacuation Hospital (Semimobile) was a critical U.S. Army medical unit assigned to General George Patton's 3rd Army in the European Theater. Departing the U.S. on December 15, 1944, the unit played a massive role in treating casualties and rescuing liberated prisoners of war toward the end of the conflict.         This was the last address noted for Dr Robert G Rogers 4800 N 68th St, Unit E-1 Scottsdale AZ 85251 Maricopa County Recorded November 2012   This was the previous address I can find for Dr Robert G Rogers 1200 Harwood Dr S, Unit 225 Fargo ND 58104 Cass County Recorded May 2004   And this address was previous to the one above. 1621 7th St S Fargo ND 58103 Cass County Recorded January 1993     Helen Elizabeth Rogers Obituary   Helen Rogers died January 8, 2018 at her home in Scottsdale, AZ. A proud North Dakota native and longtime Fargoan, Helen was 101 years old. She had been in declining health for several years. Helen Elizabeth Rorvig was born on January 6, 1917, in Bismarck, ND to Edward Peter Rorvig and Mary Peterson Rorvig. Helen's mother died in 1918 in the great flu epidemic. Helen was subsequently raised in Fargo by her maternal grandparents, Knudt and Anna Hoffland Peterson, and her maternal aunt, Beth Peterson. Helen graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1934, Stephens College in 1936, and the University of Minnesota in 1938. At the University she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and remained involved with the sorority throughout her life. It was at the U of M that she met Robert Gifford Rogers, a medical student. They were married in Fargo at Olivet Lutheran Church on November 10, 1939. Dr. Rogers subsequently took a position as a general surgeon at the Dakota Clinic in Fargo. He remained there throughout his medical career and died in 2002. Helen is survived by her daughter, Mary Kelley of Ledgewood, NJ, son Robert G. Rogers, Jr., of Scottsdale, AZ, five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. At the center of Helen's life for many years was the harp. She became infatuated with the musical instrument while a student at Stephen's College, but had to wait until her children had been raised to be able to afford to buy her first Lyon & Healy harp. She took lessons from a well-known Minneapolis harpist and eventually secured a position as harpist for the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra, a position he held for 20 years. She played the harp, often with violinists Georgia Goff and Louise Stern, at weddings, church services, and other celebratory occasions. For years, she also taught harp. A highlight for her students was a Christmas season recital that she hosted annually in her home. While in her 80s, regrettably, she slowly became blinded by macular degeneration and was compelled to discontinue her playing and teaching of the harp. Helen was a caring mother. She was devoted to and proud of her husband and his work. She enjoyed a wide circle of friends in Fargo and was particularly appreciative of the care and support she received throughout her life from close relatives, particularly her father, Ed Rorvig, Beth Peterson, Enoch Peterson, and Lottie and Jimmy Black. When Helen's husband retired in 1980 she and he spent increasingly long vacations in Scottsdale, AZ. In 1995 they established a second home there. Additionally, they traveled extensively throughout the world, often on ocean cruises. Helen was raised in a deeply religious household and remained a Lutheran throughout her life. She was a charter member of St. John Lutheran Church in south Fargo. A memorial service in her honor will be held there at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's memory may be made to the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra, 808 Third Avenue South, Fargo. ND 58103

Haha, I have been known to buy patches just because they fall into this category...

Hello! I recently acquired this supposed Confederate Bowie, I know these things are faked to high hell and was hoping I could get some opinions on the authenticity!