Before starting his Cal Aero schools, Moseley had his Grand Central Flying School.  Per an "Air Corps News Letter", LeBailly graduated from Kelly Field on March 23, 1940.  From a different "Air Corps News Letter" the 30 graduates from the Grand Central Flying School's class of 40-D next went to Randolph Field.  This News Letter also noted that Moseley gave some of his students "Honor Graduate" diplomas, so it is likely LeBailly did attend the Grand Central Flying School, and it is possible Moseley gave his top pilot graduate(s) such presentation wings.   Grand Central Flying School did become the Cal-Aero Corporation. 

Wow! That is amazing work!  mikie

Looking for Lt Neill S. Walkers footlocker with his uniforms and flight logbook. He was shot down and killed on 12/15/43 in Italy. His footlocker with his belongings was returned home to his parents in either 1944 or early 1945. It is thought that the footlocker and his belonging were sold at his father's estate sale back in the early 1970s. they lived in Lesslie SC, which is near to Rock Hill SC. I am a family member, and I will pay collector price to get it back. I am withholding some details. I have a content list from the US military as to what was in his footlocker. 

Not sure how I even came across this but glad I did, Dmar if you ever fancy making one of these again with a loop, I’m all ears. Would much rather a work of art than a mass produced reproduction. 

Yes, Unfortunately it was in very bad shape.

Hello! Does anyone here know what my IOTV Gen 1 Vest may be missing or what could be wrong with it? The left shoulder is Velcro, and there’s no way I can see to fasten it to the rest of the vest when assembling it. If it’s missing a part, where could I find a replacement part?   It has this string that looks like someone tied to it in an attempt to fix that. I've tried using the string to fasten it, but it comes loose when I take off the vest.  I don’t know a lot about IOTV vests, and any help would be greatly appreciated. I can also provide better photos if needed.   

This is the only one for general US military. There was a US helmet one but I am not sure that is active anymore. There is werhmacth awards, but that has had problems. German helmet walhalla is also pretty good. There are numerous hatebook groups active. One must be careful over there because some are run and moderated (not just frequented by) by notorious fraudsters. 

Just looking for any good ones (like this forum ) to join. I already am a member of the warrelics forum. I'm interested in almost anything but focus on mostly field gear, Uniforms, helmets and related items.

Another amazing find, Ben!  Either you beat the "bushes" really hard in your part of the Hoosier state or you just have incredible luck at finding some real gems.  Super nice bring back Luger.  All I have is a bring back with no name that was made in the inter-war years.  They are FUN to shoot though!

Great grouping and outstanding historical research and write up.  Thanks for sharing just one, of millions, of men and women who won the war and liberated Europe from Nazi tyranny.  Thank the good Lord that we had such men, of the Greatest Generation, who went to free the world from such evil.  May his story be forever told so that his buddies who were lost and himself not be forgotten for future generations.  For they are the shoulders we stand on now and are forever grateful.