Hi guys,
This came from a vet's estate in my hometown of Asheville, North Carolina. I think that the photos complement each other very well, and the article is a interesting read. I have a DFC that I plan on displaying with this.
Hi guys,
This came from a vet's estate in my hometown of Asheville, North Carolina. I think that the photos complement each other very well, and the article is a interesting read. I have a DFC that I plan on displaying with this.
Nice! These heroes should never be forgotten! Jim G.
Nice find ! The article is about a P-61 'Night Fighter' Pilot, I think this photo
is also in the book: 'Silver Wings, Pinks And Greens' by Jon Maguire.
In the framed photo, the Officer is wearing an 'Observer' wing,
which probably means the photo is early wartime or pre-war.
Regards,
Steve.
ObKrieger
Nice find, I would have taken it too.
Green
In this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig. CE
Correction - I knew I'd seen the photo before ! It's in the book 'Gear Up !'
by the same author - Jon Maguire. You are lucky to have
found these together !
It is unusual that one would have worn Observer wings throughout
the war, but that was his 'specialty'. Most guys switched to wings
with emblems on them when they became available mid-war,
ie: Bombardier, Navigator, Aerial Gunner, etc.
Really great find, Mo.........!
( ps - His Obsever wings were made or designed by 'AMCRAFT' )
Last edited by Walkwolf; 11-20-2011 at 05:14 AM.
Regards,
Steve.
Awesome! I really have to get this book now. That seriously just made my day. haha
I wish now that some of his uniform items would have been up for sale. Unfortunately this was the only WWII-related item available. If anyone finds a uniform named to a Lt. William Adams then let me know!
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