USAAF Equipment display

[douglas2496]

Hello, here is a selection of USAAF equipment from my collection, representing some of the items used on American aircraft in England, 1942-1945. It includes some RAF items as was typical, and not all these items would necessarily have been used together at the same time, the green oxygen bottle for example being introduced at the very end of the war.

[Robbo]

Nice group of items there, a good cross section. Especially like the crusher. Is it a "flighter"? Still looking for one myself so some close ups would be appreciated.
Cheers.
Rob

[douglas2496]

Hi Rob, thanks for that. The Crusher is by Dobbs and named to Flight Officer J W Klap. Here are some more pictures.

[Robbo]

Nice one!! Dobbs are sought after maker as I'm sure you know. One of my visors is a Dobb's and the quality is great.

[Chopperman]

That first picture was very nicely done

[douglas2496]

Thanks for your comments.

[Walkwolf]

Great items, beautifully photographed........!

( FYI- you need to place the second leather chinstrap - the one with the metal
buckle - at the rear of the officer's cap. There is a hook back there for it.
Looks like the front one has been reversed at one time ! )

[douglas2496]

Thanks for the information Steve.

[381st digger]

Looks like a nice little collection the m3 flak helmet is a nice one does it still have the flocking on it? It looks like it does in the photo.

Andy

[douglas2496]

Thanks, yes indeed the helmet is complete and has its original finish.