Wow. So sad. This hobby is becoming making money rather than preserving history. 

They appear to me to be standard M43 trousers that have had pockets added recently. Way too much difference between the old and new fabric.  Looks like I did it! JMO, Dave

PFC Hanscom definitely saw his fair share of fighting despite being a later draftee! 

I always keep an eye out for a gorgeous helmet! 

better photos. Looks struck to me, what do you think Josh? Thanks. 

Cool images, thanks. I have not seen a 10th Combat Camera Unit patch before. How did you arrive at its identification?   Rick  

Hi WALIKA and anyone else,   I know these posts were from 2018 or so, but they remain a valuable resource!    By any chance did you or anyone else did a follow-up including info, photos and most importantly the unit emblem for the 10th COMBAT CAMERA UNIT (from the CBI)?   I’m desperately looking for clear shots of a patch, emblem for this Unit.   I believe it should look like the ones in these pics, but unfortunately their resolution is not great at all…   Any and all help is highly appreciated! 

Based on his discharge form (WD AGO 53-55) and the documents above, it appears that he did not complete the bombadier course at Carlsbad AAF, NM and remained as a Cpl with an enlisted MOS of 611 (Aerial Gunner). Based on his decorations, it does not look like he ever left the USA.    The uniform in his portrait is that of an Army Air Forces officer (with the gold wings on his lapels indicating the AAF branch).   I’ll defer to the experts on here as to whether that would have ever been worn by AAF enlisted students or if it, like the 2nd Lt bars and silver wings found in his pockets, was an indicator of his hopes for a future commissioning.   Dan

Want to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped shed light on these two items (OriginalCollector, manayunkman, easterneagle87, and Edelweisse) and for creating another fond memory associated with my Grandfather.  The knowledge shared on this forum has been really impressive and my parents have enjoyed me relaying everything back to them.  It has been much appreciated.