Leroy Diamond was a NC winner at Alligator Creek; wrong Guadalcanal Diamond.   Kurt

. Hi Johan.   I have mentioned it before but back in the 1970's on our tours through Normandy we found several four-wheel steer Jeeps abandoned on farms and sadly did nothing about it, not highly desirable back in the 1970's , now part of the holy grail of Jeep models.     I suppose a four-leg steer would be a cow is that right   🤣   Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 10 June  2O26.   ..

The Jan 1945 War Dept Itemized Baggage List states ". . . for flying personnel with an authentication of flying status in possession . . . other personnel traveling by tactical aircraft . . . " could chose an A-2 or B-15 jacket (either was acceptable). Before this an A-2 was standard issue along with a summer flying suit (the B-15 did not replace the A-2, but was issued along side it). Additional items, such as winter flying suits or jackets, would be dictated by your use conditions (do keep in mind that WWII fighter planes could reach 40,000ft). There are a number of WWII photos with pilots wearing their A-2 plus other jackets, flying suits, etc.   Not until 26 Feb 1951 was the A-2 replaced by the B-15C.  

Welcome back to the forum Vincent and just so you know that's a really great photograph of you.  You look like you could've been there during WWII.  If I were a casting director (which I'm not) you'd be my first pick for a War Correspondent.  Awesome!  Also, thank you for participating in the Normandy celebrations.

Hi all,   My name is Vincent De Saedeleer from belgium. I use to have an account here, but unfortunatly, did not know my password anymore and don't use my old emailadress too. So I figured I'll just create a new account here.   My main intrest is 104th ID and War Correspondents during ww2. I also do re-enactments of US WWI and WWII troops. some may know my group: Timberwolves Remembrance Group Belgium. included is a picture of me at this years Normandy celebrations.   Kind Regards, Vincent

Very nice. I wish the 8th crewmember tunic could talk! Dave

There is a separate thread  by the poor soul, who bought this jacket. According to vintageproductions and kammoman, it is fake (done by an apparently well-known faker). Nothing new obviously, but I am always sad to see, that people get ripped off like that...

Mr RKurz, Have you received the report yet?   

I thought there was a regulation on this. Thanks for refreshing my memory.

I think "The Honker" received the Bronze Star Medal at some point in WWII, After 1944.