Tail hook, Skyraider. The shipping was expensive...but what the heck, who has one? It is over 5' and heavy.        

Foot Pedals    

robinb,   There was indeed a Type 2.  74-S-349-85  Quick release, packboard, type 2.   JT    

So of the three Fred Braemer autographs, it appears to me the AN Relief Fund card is the different one. Completely different IMO. I guess not really a surprise.

There was significant opposition to acquiring the Phillipines, but not because so many people opposed empire, and there were some of those, but many more who didn't want nonwhites to be part of that empire.  Of course, the imperialists won out no matter how Americans died in a brutal war or how many people we kill.   In my view, its a tragedy we didn't just free it from Spain rather than take its place and arguably worse.  As far as I know, Black Jack Pershing having his soldiers dip their bullets in pig's blood or perhaps lard/fat, preparing to fight the Moro tribesman is a true story. some say its false.  I believe it to be true.   

I've had this for several years but but now posting photos of my AD-4 Skyraider aviator's seat. It appears to be NOS.    

Which are these?

Nice Colt.  I have its near cousin at 878xxx also with # matched slide and barrel.  Honest finish. Assume you checked the grips to make sure they were Coltwood or Bakelite…. Dont think they should have Keys grips at this point.

An interesting note: The U.S. Army lost more personnel to combat in the Philippine Insurrection from 1899-1902 than the entire Indian Wars.  On the homefront there were several protests against U.S. Involvement in the Philippines. While not the first U.S. involved insurgency war it was certainly a brutal one reminiscent of the later Vietnam War. 

I hope the AI is right about the flight jacket.  AI can get things very wrong.  It has its limitations.  So I'm like you.  I have Gulf War items that I acquired while in theater as a USMC Tow Gunner.  AI tells me that item will sell for a certain range depending on the item's condition and characteristics.  I have no idea whether there is an interest in these items and if there is what is fair market value.  Ideally, I'd like to sell together to a collector who appreciates the story behind it.  Same with your naval aviator's jacket.  I hope this forum can help us both.