April 7, 20197 yr #127 Very comprehensive collection! Like the early Jet helmets, similar to what my uncle had when he went thru flight training in the early 50's. Thanks for sharing!
April 7, 20197 yr Author #128 Very comprehensive collection! Like the early Jet helmets, similar to what my uncle had when he went thru flight training in the early 50's. Thanks for sharing! Thanks. My dad was a pack rat and I grew up with this stuff. I am glad he kept it all. The letters are the best and most of the photos correspond to the letters. I was able to take to a few of the members of the squadron and LSOs.
April 7, 20197 yr Author #130 VA-673 and VF-673, Captain Claude Lavinge on the far side of the cockpit.
April 8, 20197 yr Author #139 One of my favorite photographs. By the way, his call sign was "Batman". Hated flying at night.
April 8, 20197 yr #141 Wow that is incredible and most complete grouping I have ever seen! Great. Im more fun of WW2 Naval Aviation stuff but this is rare pieces in one hand together. Regards, Jerry
April 30, 20197 yr #146 These early jet items and photos are really incredible, thank you for sharing them here. Wow! Even better that they belonged to your father. -Derek
April 30, 20197 yr #147 Resting on a Banshee P.S. - If I could add one thing to this wonderful thread, this is an F9F Cougar (most probably a -6/-7) that your father is leaning against and not a Banshee. -Derek
April 30, 20197 yr Author #148 P.S. - If I could add one thing to this wonderful thread, this is an F9F Cougar (most probably a -6/-7) that your father is leaning against and not a Banshee. -Derek Thank you!
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