Just bought the flight stuff of a black cat pilot

[bazelot]

The guy was at the battle of Midway and was in the group of PBYs that spotted the Japanese Navy. I have his complete leather flight helmet and his MkII goggles. His son will also get me pictures and I may be able to get his log book. His son already sent me an interview of his dad conducted in 1945.

 

[TankBuster]

Sounds like a nice score! Make sure to post some pics, I would love to see it.

 

[dujardin]

splendid Baz',

great to have such (id'd) piece of history.
did you found it on the bay???
impatient to see photosssssssss

byeeeeeee marcel

 

[bazelot]

Here is the interview:

 

[TankBuster]

Pretty neat to have the stories behind the guy. Don't forget to post pics of the goodies when they get to you.

 

[bazelot]

Here are the pics of the helmet with the original TH-37 receivers. THe goggles came with no lenses so I added the green tinted ones.

 

[Peter Graham]

Great score Tom. The helmet looks to be in fantastic condition and the paperwork makes it all the more fascinating. Well done !

 

[dujardin]

Great score Tom. The helmet looks to be in fantastic condition and the paperwork makes it all the more fascinating. Well done !

agree 100% with Peter.
congrats, really nice one

byeeeeeeeee marcel