Here is a link to a nice website dedicated to Luke Field.  They have most of the class books from the school posted.  After the attack on Pearl Harbor many schools suspended publishing class books.  The book for class 41-I was Volume 1 No. 3.  The next book published was for class 42-D which was Volume 1 No. 4.  Richard Bong was in class 42-C at Luke.   https://lukefieldaz.com/

As already stated, just an amazing collection and fantastic artwork. Thanks for sharing them and I hope that others may share some as well.   Scott

Those are SO wonderful!  They're each not only works of art but are metal documents recording their lives of prisoners.  Some of the artwork on those are amazing.  Some of the work on those is sad, but all tell a story of men waiting to be rescued from their captors hoping to live another day and survive the war to see their loved ones again.  Thank you for sharing all of those. There's no doubt it took a really long time and money to acquire all of those.  What a collection!

I guess my confusion stems from the fact this was offered for sale and passed over two weeks ago, so we're not really talking about a huge gap in the timeline here.    I also don't believe anyone here is questioning the heroics of Lt. Andrews, most of the folks (especially Dave and Kurt) have specialized in this material for decades and have offered their advice as collectors, historians and those who have published research. We do wish you the best in what appears to be an eventual sale here but are likely a bit perplexed at how you've chosen to go about it here. 

Looking for the Posthumous Air Medal for Bernard F Quinlan 12th AF P47 pilot KIA January 1945 in Northern Italy.  

I've never seen anything like it either. Another interesting suggestion. Thanks

Ok, here you go. Hope you can read this one!  I really haven’t gotten around to reading through these yet.  Do/did you have one of these patches? Or seen one in a museum or collection?  For the record, this is the January 7, 1945 edition of Stars and Stripes.  mikie

I've recently come across two vintage Williams Bros. Cutlery knives with obviously Barteaux handle on them. What's also strange is that the guard is at a slant like the Murphy Combat. Has anyone heard if Frank ever worked for Williams? Williams was out of San Francisco. I will post pics tomorrow. Thanks!

Just want to showcase my best finds of the last few months.    Just this last weekend I went to a local flea market for the first time, been putting off checking it out for the last few years and boy do I now regret that. Came away with an incredibly 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron party suit made in Ubon, Thailand. It's named to Major John E. Appel who would've been flying the F-4D out of Ubon when he was assigned to the 433rd. Major Appel was the recipient of 4 distinguished flying crosses for service in Vietnam and is on the Smithsonian Air and Space Wall of Honor. Just couldn't believe I found this for 40 dollars, the Satan's Angel embroidery is incredible. Also picked up a small USAAF bust to go with my growing USAAF collection and a garrison cap named to a Major L. J. Crowley but have been unable to find anything on that name.   Other than that I have been picking up some great art lately. When I found the 1935 POW/KIA Navy Good Conduct Medal I recently posted, I also found the beautiful AVG P-40 painting. Then a few months back I scored the fantastic OV-10 painting.   The Vietnam Aircrew Bodyarmor was a local facebook marketplace find but fir the price I couldn't pass it up. Doesn't really fit in my collection and not sure what to do with it but just too good of a deal.   It's going to be tough to beat the last few months of finds. From a dream Satan's Angels party suit to a Wake Island defenders garrison cap, and that early war Good Conduct Medal, I've had a great time.    

And what else is slamming HOT about this photo opportunity is HOOK ON Tailor signage.  This Chinese runned operation was responsible for the tailored O.D. summer weight coats made specifically for the troops throughout the various posts within the Territory.  I'll post an example of one these coats with the HOOK-ON Tailor label sewn to the interior of its collar.