US Army Air Corp. headgear. From (L to R), A leather, A-11 helmet
with wartime RAF issue MK VIII goggles and an A-14 oxygen mask
with original hose and throat microphone, a cloth AN-H-15 helmet
with AN-6530 goggles and A-10 oxygen mask and throat
microphone, and another AN-H-15 flight helmet with AN-6530
goggles.
with wartime RAF issue MK VIII goggles and an A-14 oxygen mask
with original hose and throat microphone, a cloth AN-H-15 helmet
with AN-6530 goggles and A-10 oxygen mask and throat
microphone, and another AN-H-15 flight helmet with AN-6530
goggles.
More Army Air Corp. headgear: (from L to R) An M-5 Anti-Flak helmet displayed over an
A-9 flight helmet, completed with a set of Variable Density gunners goggles and a complete
and rare, A-9 oxygen mask with original hose, an M-4-A2 Anti-Flak helmet displayed over an
A-9 flight helmet and the mask portion of an A-9 oxygen mask (desperately looking for a
correct hose to add to this mask), an OD "Crusher Cap" displayed with pilot headset, and an
early Khaki "Crusher Cap".
A-9 flight helmet, completed with a set of Variable Density gunners goggles and a complete
and rare, A-9 oxygen mask with original hose, an M-4-A2 Anti-Flak helmet displayed over an
A-9 flight helmet and the mask portion of an A-9 oxygen mask (desperately looking for a
correct hose to add to this mask), an OD "Crusher Cap" displayed with pilot headset, and an
early Khaki "Crusher Cap".
(Above L to R) A leather B-6 flight helmet displayed with a set of American Optical flight goggles, a Lt. Colonels
overseas cap displayed with original, wartime period sun glasses, Khaki Officer grade AAC overseas cap, original
MINT A-11 flight gloves with Army Air Corp. markings.
overseas cap displayed with original, wartime period sun glasses, Khaki Officer grade AAC overseas cap, original
MINT A-11 flight gloves with Army Air Corp. markings.
U.S. Navy/Marine headgear. (L to R) Navy/Marine AN6543, leather flight helmet with
original avionics and Polariod Type B-8 goggles, US Navy/Marine Corp. 1092 leather flight
helmet with leather ear cups displayed with Seesall goggles with blue tinted lenses, an
AN6540 series flight helmet displayed with Mark II goggles with amber lenses, a WWII US
Navy officers visor cap.
original avionics and Polariod Type B-8 goggles, US Navy/Marine Corp. 1092 leather flight
helmet with leather ear cups displayed with Seesall goggles with blue tinted lenses, an
AN6540 series flight helmet displayed with Mark II goggles with amber lenses, a WWII US
Navy officers visor cap.
Maj. Gregory "Pappy"
Boyington, Medal of Honor
winner, top Marine Corp.
Ace of the Pacific Theater
with 22 air victories and
commander of the famed
VMF-214 Black Sheep
Squadron. *The 22 air
victories do not count the
victories he achieved as a
Flying Tiger in China.
Boyington, Medal of Honor
winner, top Marine Corp.
Ace of the Pacific Theater
with 22 air victories and
commander of the famed
VMF-214 Black Sheep
Squadron. *The 22 air
victories do not count the
victories he achieved as a
Flying Tiger in China.
(Above) A WWII U.S. Navy "Donald
Duck" cap, displayed with numerous
U.S. medals ranging from occupation,
good conduct to campaign medals. All
original WWII issue.
Duck" cap, displayed with numerous
U.S. medals ranging from occupation,
good conduct to campaign medals. All
original WWII issue.
(Above) This is a leather Army Air Corp. cadet flight helmet worn by Cadet Leonard Herman. In early 1942, Mr.
Herman entered flight training at King City Primary Training School, King City, California. During this time, Herman
was flying PT-16 Ryans. After being injured while playing volleyball, Mr. Herman missed two weeks of training and
was transferred into bombardier training. Mr. Herman went on to fly 25 missions with the 95th Bomb Group in
1943. He completed a full tour of duty as a B-17 bombardier and was credited with shooting down two FW-190's!
He was awarded the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Mr.
Herman is currently being considered for a belated Medal of Honor for his actions during WWII. This flight helmet
came directly from his living estate and is displayed with an early model of Skyway goggles with amber lenses, all
original. Also pictured above is a photo of Herman and his crew, original WWII 95th B.G. hand-painted patch.
Herman entered flight training at King City Primary Training School, King City, California. During this time, Herman
was flying PT-16 Ryans. After being injured while playing volleyball, Mr. Herman missed two weeks of training and
was transferred into bombardier training. Mr. Herman went on to fly 25 missions with the 95th Bomb Group in
1943. He completed a full tour of duty as a B-17 bombardier and was credited with shooting down two FW-190's!
He was awarded the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Mr.
Herman is currently being considered for a belated Medal of Honor for his actions during WWII. This flight helmet
came directly from his living estate and is displayed with an early model of Skyway goggles with amber lenses, all
original. Also pictured above is a photo of Herman and his crew, original WWII 95th B.G. hand-painted patch.
(L to R) Army Air Corp. Cadet visor cap
with original marked device, an unusual
variation of a cadet visor cap, the body of the
cap being a lighter blue with a royal blue
band and Air Corp. Cadet device. I believe
this to be an early war Air Corp. visor or a
private flight instructor cap with Air Corp.
device. If anyone has any additional
information, please feel free to contact me. I
would appreciate it.
with original marked device, an unusual
variation of a cadet visor cap, the body of the
cap being a lighter blue with a royal blue
band and Air Corp. Cadet device. I believe
this to be an early war Air Corp. visor or a
private flight instructor cap with Air Corp.
device. If anyone has any additional
information, please feel free to contact me. I
would appreciate it.
Pre and early war Army Air
Corp. chevrons, all original issue.
Corp. chevrons, all original issue.
Early war, Army Air
Corp. plaque named
to Sgt. Curtis M.
Long, with Hickam
Field, Hawaii on
bottom portion.
Corp. plaque named
to Sgt. Curtis M.
Long, with Hickam
Field, Hawaii on
bottom portion.
Some original, WWII era cadet photos in my collection. The photo on the right is
of Cadet Rudolph Schirmer. The reverse of the photo identifies Cadet Schirmer
with an address in New York City and is dated November 1942.
of Cadet Rudolph Schirmer. The reverse of the photo identifies Cadet Schirmer
with an address in New York City and is dated November 1942.
Original, WWII era
photo of 2nd Lt.
Joseph Zabawski,
Army Air Corp.
Bombardier School,
dated December
1942.
photo of 2nd Lt.
Joseph Zabawski,
Army Air Corp.
Bombardier School,
dated December
1942.
Original, WWII era
photograph of an
unknown P-39 pilot
appearing to be in
good spirits!
photograph of an
unknown P-39 pilot
appearing to be in
good spirits!
(Left) US Army Air
Corp pilot of the 56th
Fighter Group standing
next to a P-47 fighter
plane, with "Redondo
Beach, California"
painted on the
fuselage. Citizens of
Redondo Beach,
California donated
enough money in war
bonds to pay for the
production of this
aircraft and were
recognized with the
city name being
painted on its side.
Corp pilot of the 56th
Fighter Group standing
next to a P-47 fighter
plane, with "Redondo
Beach, California"
painted on the
fuselage. Citizens of
Redondo Beach,
California donated
enough money in war
bonds to pay for the
production of this
aircraft and were
recognized with the
city name being
painted on its side.
Original, WWII era,
hand-painted patch for the
449th Fighter Squadron, 23rd
Fighter Group, 14th Air Force.
hand-painted patch for the
449th Fighter Squadron, 23rd
Fighter Group, 14th Air Force.
Various Army Air Corp.
related items including an Air
Corp. bible, F6F Fighter
plane fuel gauge, Varga girl
pin-up drawing autogaphed
by numerous American aces,
an original pack of Lucky
Strike cigarettes with wartime
Zippo lighter and photo
autographed by ace Francis
"Gabby" Gabreski.
related items including an Air
Corp. bible, F6F Fighter
plane fuel gauge, Varga girl
pin-up drawing autogaphed
by numerous American aces,
an original pack of Lucky
Strike cigarettes with wartime
Zippo lighter and photo
autographed by ace Francis
"Gabby" Gabreski.
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Photograph (right) showing an original
WWII US Medics helmet surrounded by
numerous medals including an original
Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star,
Silver Star, Purple Heart, two degrees of the
Legion of Merit, occupation medals and
good conduct medals related to the US Army
and US Army Air Corp. Also displayed is
an original "Son in Service" flag in the
background.
WWII US Medics helmet surrounded by
numerous medals including an original
Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star,
Silver Star, Purple Heart, two degrees of the
Legion of Merit, occupation medals and
good conduct medals related to the US Army
and US Army Air Corp. Also displayed is
an original "Son in Service" flag in the
background.
WWII issue, U.S.
Army Rawlings made
tanker helmet with
original, M-38 Resistal
goggles, T-30 throat
microphone and
microphone switch
with leather lanyard.
Army Rawlings made
tanker helmet with
original, M-38 Resistal
goggles, T-30 throat
microphone and
microphone switch
with leather lanyard.
This is a small representation of the American portion of my collection. My collection also includes a large number of autographed photos, personal letters and various
autographed items from American Aces from all branches of service. I generally obtained two autographed photos from each ace I was fortunate enough to meet, so I
have a number of photos available for sale or trade. I also have a number of framed prints autographed by American and German aces. See my "Items for Sale/Trade"
page for additional information.
autographed items from American Aces from all branches of service. I generally obtained two autographed photos from each ace I was fortunate enough to meet, so I
have a number of photos available for sale or trade. I also have a number of framed prints autographed by American and German aces. See my "Items for Sale/Trade"
page for additional information.
Don't forget to check out the items for sale and trade page! Original WWII items and autographed items!
my collection. All of the items displayed are vintage, WWII era items. My collection does not contain any reproduction
items. Enjoy.
items. Enjoy.
