November 17, 20178 yr #401 Ps in last photo with dyied flight suit it is a rigger made psk survival kit pouch?
November 17, 20178 yr #402 Hi Jerry, Sorry. Only ww2 is not written in the topic title and I was believing that awe could display and talk about any period of USN aviation gears. No, not back in the collectors world but always higly interested in all that! And always seeking an O2 mask with the early mini regulator and hose for Phantom II! Franck
November 17, 20178 yr #403 Ps in last photo with dyied flight suit it is a rigger made psk survival kit pouch? Yes, you're right. It was belonging to Lt Richards and I believe that it's the one we can see on this picture (1964 - USS Saratoga with Cdr Waits at right, CO of VF-84). Franck
November 18, 20178 yr #404 Ha ha Im sure that Laurent forgot put a WW2 in description. Of course Im joking ! The same me, a little bit step back but still interesting and buy some items from time to time. Thanks for war time pic. I guess it is the only one time when they used a orange suit in combat? Rigger made mod. are the best in all the time WW2, Korean, Vn war. Cheers, Jerry
November 18, 20178 yr #405 Hi Jerry, The orange suit was only for training. They did use a kakhi suit for the war. But it was too clear and the crew dyed this one in green at the first years of the Vietnam war. The picture was taken some monthes (Oct. 1964) before the "Jolly Roger" was engaged in the Tonkin Gulf (May 1965 - November 1965). Franck
November 18, 20178 yr #406 Okay thanks. I was thinking that is a combat pic. Your green dyed suit is super cool looking! Regards, Jerry
February 24, 20197 yr #407 Hi Guys. Looks like not much WW2 Navy pilot collectors is here... anything new in this thread since almost 2 years . I made some modification since last update for my USMC/USN WW2 pilot mannequin. Here are results: Full view... Reorganized his life vest kit a little bit, added a A-14 oxygen mask under a chute chest strap, loaded a holster with rubber dummy .38 and waterproof bag. Ready for action in holster. VF-1 pilot with A-14 mask carried under his "original" back pad kit chest straps similar as I did chose to present my mask. Another one closer view. Left hand closer view: Lucky Strike package with US NAVY matches and ring made from small aviator wings. Right hand closer view with MKIIIa plotting board, blue wool billed cap with mini aviator wings, additional Japanese warships recognition charts and Assorted charms for snack during a long flight... His flight suit pocket full of useful contents... This square shape in his right hip pocket is a Navy E3a kit. Note pad with pencil (secured by parachute bungee cord) on a left leg with early plastic US NAVY flashlight. It is not typical grey late war plastic flashlight. In a right down pocket are a: case from AN6531 sunglasses, summer flying gloves and Aussie made survival machete tied to his leg. Looks at VC-84 Avenger crew. A radioman and a pilot used this type of tool tied to his legs. Boots are not a standard USN/USMC boondockers but US NAVY low deck shoes with only 4 laces eyes. Also used by aviators in late war. Here is example of VC-76 pilot with the same type of boots. I was able to find a nice grouping of items belong to James Merritt Rickman who was a SB2C pilot in Navy Bombing Squadron 89 (VB-89) in 1945. The unit was aboard on USS Antietam (CV-36). Small stuff included his dairy and log book with incredible page about Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb drop. Closer view. I was able also to find a VB-89 insignia decal (aircraft size). Framed with VB-89 photo during his cruise near Japan. I will continued in a few hours:)
February 24, 20197 yr #408 Jerry, Looks like you have been keeping busy. Thanks for all the detailed photos of your latest updates. That's a great looking mannequin with many scarce items. Regards, Paul
February 24, 20197 yr #410 Very nice Jerry! ...well done. Where did you source the .38 ? it looks really good and when in the waterproof cover it works perfectly. As a nomenclature adjustment, the flask kit would be the Mark I. The use of the term Navy E-3A is erroneous collector jargon.
February 24, 20197 yr #411 Here is a item which I never expect to get... WW2 F4U wing ammo box (it could be also from RAAF or Fleet Air Arm but paint was the same) Top flap have still some paint from national insignia. Box don't have a date but post war F4U had a 20mm cannon. Behind the box is a US NAVY contracted seat parachute cushion. This one is rigger modified for QAS pack risers. It have a sewed a flap with snap on a each side. Hard to find item for sure. Now I have to find a QAS chute pack Closer view of the snap. The special flap secure a QAS chute connectors which go between a flap slots and cushion.
February 24, 20197 yr #412 I totally reorganized a top shelf of my cabin. F6F-3 model kit from VF-27 squadron. Control grip NAF 1173-2 (also used in Hellcat planes), F6F-3 RPM gauge. Small ship is a recognition model of USS Yorktown class carrier. Another one view... Not much changes in a survival stuff shelf... But I was able to find a nice first edition of Castaway's Baederker. Second survival stuff shelf... Signal stuff shelf is almost the same... I added a few small items to personal stuff shelf included a US NAVY Air Medal, nice wide USN/USMC ribbon set included also a Air Medal ribbon and US NAVY ring. Another view... When I reorganized my room almost two years ago I did not expect that I can add a few more small items to my display. It makes me a lot of fun to add all of this things (and still my want list is quite long). I would like to thanks a Paul (pararaftanr2) and Dustin who inspired me after all of these network friendship and help a lot in get some information about our hobby. Cheers, Jerry
February 24, 20197 yr #413 Thanks Paul and Dustin for comments, for sure it is yours merit also! Dustin a .38 is from this company: https://www.shootandscoot.co.uk/shop/38-sw-revolver-rubber-prop-gun/ I modified it by a cut barrel (they make it in longer version) but it is almost un-visible now. Perfect for holster in cover, even without it would be looks not bad. Regards, Jerry
February 25, 20197 yr #414 Great display, and attention to detail Jerry! Always a pleasure to see an update! Cheers Graham
February 25, 20197 yr #415 Thanks Graham. Now I would like to add a white tee - USMC contracted and dog tags belong to USMC aviator. It would be a good set to this USMC pilot named suit. I hope you are well:) Regards, Jerry
February 26, 20197 yr #416 Those are fantastic displays! Well thought out and done. Nice collection too!
February 26, 20197 yr #419 Thanks Tom. Ha ha you will not involved me into these race But Im thinking about a MKIV goggle, maybe you will sell me one of your pair? Cheers, Jerry
July 29, 20196 yr #423 Some small addition to my pilot: NAVY MARK IV goggle with amber lens. Late war example of goggle.
October 2, 20196 yr #424 How did I miss this update? Those are great looking goggles and a nice addition to your display. Well done.
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