My New WW II Aviation Find
Article about: Several weeks ago I found a large lighted display case on my local Craigslist. When I went to buy it, the seller asked if I would have any interest in a piece owned by his Father-In-Law? I l
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Outstanding find!!!
And you are now going to collect Flight gear, right?
Does it still have the parachute in it?
Sarge
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I've had a bit of flight gear for quite a while, couple of WWII summer flight suits, flying helmet, throat mic, oxy mask. And yeah, parachute is packed and complete.
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My plan is to display that flight gear with the chute in the display case I bought from that same seller. Case is large enough to also include my Officer's Class A uniform and Service hat.
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You're going to need a mannequin soon... Time to start preparing your wife! ;-)
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earlymb
You're going to need a mannequin soon... Time to start preparing your wife! ;-)
Believe me, she has been prepared for years. I currently have close to a dozen 3/4 length mannequins, about a dozen upper torso mannequins and one full mannequin in my "Museum" (her words, not mine) displaying my RCAF uniform collection. In addition to the display case I just bought, I have two others displaying my RCAF peaked caps, flying helmets and goggles, my Enfield bayonets and various Brit, Canadian and US helmets. I'm converting an entertainment cabinet into a display case for my Luftwaffe Fliegerblouse, flying helmet, goggles and other bits. So no surprises here.
Newest display case
RCAF display case, second photo shows latest addition
A few of my displayed uniforms
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The parachute is a prized pick up. You have some fantastic displays!!!
Semper Fi
Phil
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Fantastic collection, you just need a Dakota to jump out of now! Leon.
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FALLSCHIRMJAGER
Fantastic collection, you just need a Dakota to jump out of now! Leon.
Actually, it's the type worn by American fighter pilots not paratrooper's. Oh yeah, thanks for the compliment. I've added quite a few pieces this past year with more to add and display.
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