AAF Collection

[AmericanKraut]

I decided to make a smaller thread about my AAF stuff since my general collection thread is to broad, and I am beginning to specialize in AAF. My biggest starting intrest in the category was my great Grandfather as discussed. Here is my head gear so far, All originals except the Mae West, B-8 oxygen mask, and the clear set of AN-6530 goggles.

[AmericanKraut]

Here are my NS Meyer's gunners wings and a sterling AAF Ring

[AmericanKraut]

Some of my Flight Gear


Some patches, I can not find where I put all of them... (The Cootie patch was my Great Grandfathers that is why I put it with "AAF" items)



My Great Grandfathers Pocket Watch, which is currently getting fixed

[AmericanKraut]

8th AAF Private 4 Pocket Class A




8th aaf related Time Magazines


PT shorts that I Identified to a AAF veteran

[AmericanKraut]

An Ike Jacket that I bought in my great grandpas home town, It is from the same division, about the same size of him, and the same rank as he was in WWII....

[AmericanKraut]

XL A-11 Flight Helmet


I am looking for receivers if anyone has an extra pair , and does anyone know what would be good to treat the leather with?

[Walkwolf]

I used a medium brown shoe polish - but very sparingly - to cover some
rough or worn spots. Unless it's hard and brittle, leave it be.

Looks to be in great shape.........!

[AmericanKraut]

Thanks Steve ill try that.

[GIZMO8Z]

Awesome collection, Ben! Can you explain the cootie patch?

[gel65]

A Great start to your collection